Waiting months for government to pay your invoices?
We're building SettlePay, a service to help small businesses that supply government departments and municipalities get overdue invoices paid. We're not open yet. Join the waitlist and tell us about your situation, so we can build what suppliers actually need.
Join the waitlistFree to join, no obligation Independent private project, not part of government
National Treasury figures: invoices paid late or unpaid after 30 days
Source: National Treasury quarterly reports on payment of suppliers within 30 days. Figures are approximate. SettlePay is not affiliated with National Treasury.
The problem
You did the work. You're still waiting.
By law, government departments must pay suppliers within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice. Many don't. While you wait, you still have to pay staff, fuel and suppliers.
"If you keep quiet and do not get on their necks reminding them about your invoices, you will not get paid." Jerry Malindi, Boiketlong Funeral Directors, speaking to Sowetan, August 2026
We want to take that chasing off your plate. Before we launch, we're talking to suppliers to understand how big the problem really is.
- Figures: National Treasury data, via Paidnice
- Background: SAnews and National Treasury 30-day payment report
Planned service
How it will work
This is what we're planning. Your answers on the waitlist will help us shape it.
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You share your unpaid invoices
The invoices and the purchase order numbers that go with them. A photo or PDF will be fine.
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We check the paperwork
Invoices often get stuck over small things, like a missing order number, proof of delivery or tax compliance. We'll help you spot and fix the gaps.
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We follow up and escalate
We'll follow up with the department and, where needed, use the official routes: the department itself, the provincial treasury, and National Treasury's 30-day payment queries line.
Government pays you
Payment goes from the department straight to you. Only then would our success fee apply.
Planned pricing
Pay only when you get paid
No upfront cost. No monthly fee. This is our planned pricing for launch, and we'd love your honest view on it.
planned success fee on the amount that gets paid (minimum R500 per invoice)
- Free first check of your invoices and paperwork
- Nothing to pay if the invoice isn't paid
- Money goes straight from government to you
Not available yet. Pricing may change before launch. No payment is guaranteed.
Who it's for
Built for government suppliers
Small and medium businesses that supply national or provincial departments, municipalities or state-owned entities, anywhere in South Africa.
Cleaning & hygiene
Security
Catering
Construction & maintenance
Scholar transport
IT & office supplies
Supply government in another way? Join the waitlist anyway.
FAQ
Questions
Are you open yet?
Not yet. SettlePay is a pre-launch project. We aren't taking on clients or contacting any department for anyone yet. Joining the waitlist just means we'll let you know when we launch, and we may ask you a few questions about your experience.
Is this a loan?
No. We won't lend you money, and you won't owe us anything upfront. The plan is to help you get the money government already owes you, with a fee only once it's paid.
Will you guarantee I get paid?
No, and you should be careful of anyone who does. Some departments are very slow, and some invoices have real problems. What we plan to offer is a proper check, consistent follow-up through official channels, and honest updates.
What happens to the information I share?
We use it only to run the waitlist and to understand demand for SettlePay. We don't sell it, and we'll only send you updates if you tick the box to say you want them. Please don't send ID numbers, banking details or invoices yet. Read our privacy policy for the details.
Are you part of government?
No. SettlePay is an independent private project. It isn't part of, or affiliated with, any government department, municipality, National Treasury or any other state body.
Waitlist
Join the waitlist
Tell us a bit about what you're owed. It takes about two minutes, it's free, and there's no obligation. Your answers help us understand how big the problem is.
- 3 short steps, about two minutes
- Used only for the waitlist and demand research
- Ask us to delete it at any time
Please don't include ID numbers, banking details or copies of invoices. We don't need them at this stage.
Waitlist and short survey
Thank you! 🎉
You're on the list. We'll be in touch when SettlePay launches.