SA payment gateways
PayFast, Yoco, SnapScan, Ozow, Stitch — all the South African options buyers actually trust.
South Africa
Online stores for South Africa businesses, built to sell.
Whether you're launching a boutique brand from South Africa or scaling a multi-warehouse retailer across South Africa, we build stores that handle real volume, sync inventory automatically, and report on the metrics that matter.
162+ launches
4.9☆ Google
POPIA compliant
Why ecommerce stores from Havealot
Six reasons South African brands choose us.
SA shipping integrations
Bob Go, Pargo, Aramex, The Courier Guy — one-click shipping label generation.
Conversion-optimised checkout
Single-page checkout, guest checkout, abandoned cart recovery — engineered to maximise the buy rate.
Inventory sync
Auto-sync stock between online + Loyverse / Xero / Sage / physical till.
Product import
CSV bulk imports, supplier feed sync, automated stock alerts.
Mobile checkout
70% of South African ecommerce happens on mobile. We design for the thumb first.
What you get
Everything included.
No upsells. No surprise invoices. Here's exactly what's in every ecommerce stores engagement we run.
- WooCommerce or Shopify setup
- Custom product page design
- PayFast + Yoco + SnapScan integration
- Bob Go / Pargo / Aramex shipping integration
- Email + SMS abandoned cart recovery
- Customer accounts + wishlists
- Product reviews & ratings
- Discount codes + tiered pricing
- Sales analytics + reporting dashboard
- Free .co.za domain + hosting (year 1)
Transparent pricing
Ecommerce Stores pricing .
Honest, all-inclusive pricing. No retainer traps. No hidden plugin fees. Pick the tier that fits, or talk to us for a custom quote.
Starter
For new businesses launching online.
R4,500once-off
- WooCommerce or Shopify setup
- Custom product page design
- PayFast + Yoco + SnapScan integration
- Bob Go / Pargo / Aramex shipping integration
- Email + SMS abandoned cart recovery
- Customer accounts + wishlists
- Product reviews & ratings
Growth
For growing brands ready to scale.
R7,500once-off
- WooCommerce or Shopify setup
- Custom product page design
- PayFast + Yoco + SnapScan integration
- Bob Go / Pargo / Aramex shipping integration
- Email + SMS abandoned cart recovery
- Customer accounts + wishlists
- Product reviews & ratings
Business
For established businesses going pro.
R12,000once-off
- WooCommerce or Shopify setup
- Custom product page design
- PayFast + Yoco + SnapScan integration
- Bob Go / Pargo / Aramex shipping integration
- Email + SMS abandoned cart recovery
- Customer accounts + wishlists
- Product reviews & ratings
Premium
For ambitious enterprise builds.
R24,000once-off
- WooCommerce or Shopify setup
- Custom product page design
- PayFast + Yoco + SnapScan integration
- Bob Go / Pargo / Aramex shipping integration
- Email + SMS abandoned cart recovery
- Customer accounts + wishlists
- Product reviews & ratings
Need something custom for your business?
Frequently asked
Ecommerce Stores in South Africa — answers.
Common questions about pricing, timelines, what's included, and how we work with South African businesses.
How much does ecommerce cost in South Africa?
Our ecommerce builds start at R4,500 for a Startup store (up to 30 products) and scale to R24,000+ for a full multi-warehouse retailer. Pricing includes integrations, hosting and SSL for the first year.
Which payment gateway is best in South Africa?
PayFast has the widest local trust, Yoco has the cleanest checkout UX, SnapScan dominates mobile. We integrate all three on every Business+ build so your South Africa customers can pay however they want.
Can you migrate my store from Shopify to WooCommerce (or vice versa)?
Yes. Migration includes product import, customer data, order history, SEO redirects, and zero downtime.
Will my store work for South Africa delivery zones?
Yes. We configure local pickup, suburb-specific delivery zones, and integrate Bob Go for nationwide tracked courier in real time.
Do you offer ongoing ecommerce support?
Yes — Ecommerce Care retainers from R3,500/month include stock updates, new product launches, sale promotions, and conversion optimisation.
Where we deliver ecommerce stores
Top cities for Ecommerce Stores.
Havealot serves clients across every South African province. These are the metros where ecommerce stores demand is strongest — click any city for a dedicated landing page tailored to that market.
Ecommerce Stores in Johannesburg
GautengAfrica's largest economy and the commercial capital of the continent
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Sandton
Gautengthe financial heart of Africa, home to the JSE and most Big-Four professional firms
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Pretoria
GautengSouth Africa's administrative capital and home to over 130 foreign embassies
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Cape Town
Western CapeSouth Africa's most beautiful city and the country's fastest-growing tech hub
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Durban
KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa's busiest port and the warm-water coastal capital of KwaZulu-Natal
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Port Shepstone
KwaZulu-Natalthe commercial and administrative capital of the KZN South Coast
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Gqeberha
Eastern CapeSouth Africa's automotive manufacturing capital and the Eastern Cape's largest city
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Bloemfontein
Free StateSouth Africa's judicial capital and the agricultural heartland of the Free State
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Mbombela
Mpumalangacapital of Mpumalanga and the primary gateway to the Kruger National Park
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Polokwane
Limpopothe largest city in Limpopo and the gateway to South Africa's northern provinces
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Rustenburg
North Westthe platinum-mining capital of the world and gateway to Sun City and Pilanesberg
From R4,500
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Ecommerce Stores in Kimberley
Northern Capethe historic diamond-mining capital of South Africa and provincial capital of the Northern Cape
From R4,500
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Not seeing your city? We serve 59 cities across all 9 provinces — browse the full directory →
Recent ecommerce stores work
Live launches we're proud of.
A selection of recent ecommerce stores projects we've shipped for South African businesses. Each one is live, ranking and converting.
Browse our full 180+ project portfolio — see every launch →
What clients say about our ecommerce stores
Real reviews. Real clients.
A handful of recent verified reviews from ecommerce stores engagements across South Africa.
“We went from a hobby Instagram shop to a R1.2M-revenue WooCommerce store in 9 months. Havealot built the foundation.”
L
“PayFast, Yoco, Bob Go — everything works flawlessly. Customers actually checkout instead of abandoning carts.”
O
“They configured the entire store, trained our team, and were on WhatsApp the day after launch when we had a question. Worth every cent.”
D
4.9☆ average on Google · 98% client retention · See full portfolio →
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