Awkies — Professional Online Auction Platform for South Africa
Your auctions. Professionally run.
Real-time bidding, automated payments to winners, and instant results — so you can focus on selling, not admin.
No credit card required • Set up in under 5 minutes
Unlimited
Auctions & lots
Real-time
Live bidding
Tamper-proof
Every bid logged
Nationwide
Reach across SA
Why auctioneers switch to Awkies
Running auctions manually costs you time, money, and credibility. Here's what changes.
Running auctions manually
Running auctions on Awkies
See what your bidders see
A professional auction experience that builds trust and drives higher bids.
Estate Sale — Centurion
32 lots • Closes in 2h 34m
Brown Leather Couch
R1,200
8 bids
Samsung 55" Smart TV
R3,500
15 bids
Vintage Oak Dining Set
R2,800
12 bids
Camping Gear Bundle
R950
6 bids
Kitchen Appliances
R450
4 bids
Garden Tools Set
R380
3 bids
Brown Leather Couch
Current bid
R1,200
You're the highest bidder!
Bid history
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Built specifically for South African auctioneers who want to run professional auctions online.
Real-time Bidding
Bids update instantly across all devices. Everyone sees the same thing at the same time. No refresh needed.
Tamper-proof Bids
Every bid is permanently logged. No edits, no deletes, no disputes. Complete transparency for your bidders.
Outbid Notifications
Bidders get notified instantly when someone outbids them — keeping engagement high throughout your auction.
Integrated Payments
PayFast payment links sent to winners automatically. Track who's paid at a glance from your dashboard.
Analytics & Export
Track auction performance, export winner lists to CSV, and get full contact details for every buyer.
Your Branded Page
Get your own professional auction page at awkies.co.za/your-name with your logo, T&Cs, and bio.
The part auctioneers love most
After the gavel drops
No more 2am spreadsheet sessions. Every winner, every payment, every detail — handled.
Instant Results
Complete winner list with contact details, ready to export as CSV in one click.
Auto Payment Links
Winners receive professional payment links automatically. Track who's paid at a glance.
Johan V.
Paid R1,200
Maria S.
Link sent, awaiting
Themba K.
Paid R2,800
Full Contact Details
Every winner's phone and email, verified and ready for collection coordination.
Johan Venter (Lot #1)
Simple, transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.
R 2 000/month
Free subscription for the first 20 auctioneers
2.5%
commission per sale — only when you sell
No credit card required
Frequently asked questions
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Join auctioneers across South Africa who are growing their business with Awkies.
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