GoSaffa Sourcing & Vetting – Built for South African Importers
Whether you run an online store, a retail chain, a boutique, or you’re just starting to import from China for the first time – we make the entire process safe, fast and ridiculously simple.We live in China full-time, speak perfect English, and work only for South African clients.
I want in!
(no middlemen or trading companies)
We find and fully vet the real factories
Scroll down for our simple, transparent packages – from a quick R1,499 scout to full white-label branding and unlimited monthly sourcing.
Native speakers to eliminate mishaps
We negotiate the lowest prices and friendliest MOQs in Mandarin
Quality Checks
and Inspections
We check quality, pack samples, inspect production, and container loading.
Transparent Process made Simple
Everything is explained in plain South African English – no confusion, no surprises
Ready to import like a pro without the stress?
You stay in South Africa. We become your eyes, ears and voice in China – from small fashion orders to 40-foot containers of excavators, engines, or spare parts.
Saffa Scout
R1,499 + 8%Perfect for small businesses who need to secure their first-time buying process.
- 1 verified factory options
- Basic vetting report
- Product photos & initial quotes
- 15 minute consultation
- No negotiations or sample handling
Saffa Source
R4,499 + 5-8%Ideal for businesses that need a reliable reprasentative on the other side.
- Suppliers sourced
- Full vetting report
- Price negotiation
- Sample ordering assistance
- 1 FREE consolidated sample*
- Bundle - 20% OFF on first add-on
- Weekly progress updates
- Order placement support
Saffa Pro
R8,499 + 3-8%Ideal for SMMEs that are ready to scale up and negotiate large consignments.
- Everything in Saffa Source
- Quality inspection**
- Price negotiation
- Sample ordering assistance
- 1 FREE consolidated sample*
- Virtual factory walk through
- Production monitoring
- Priority same day support
- Bundle - 15% OFF on any of our add-on services
Branding & Private label
R5,999 + 5%- Product development support
- Branded Packaging***
- Private Label Service (Factory)****
- MOQ Negotiations
- Fully Branded Sample
- 2-3 Weeks to Create Branded Products
- Bundle - 15% OFF on any of our add-on services
Shipment Supervision
5-8%of order value- On-site oversight on packing day
- Verify items & quantities
- Check packaging and box labels
- Confirm waybills and documentation
- Oversee container loading
- Video, photos proof & video call proof
- On Site factory problem solving
Saffa Smart Subscription
R4,999 + 5%- All Saffa Pro services included
- Unlimited ongoing sourcing
- Continuous negotiation & supplier management
- One factory visit per month
- Represent your company in China
- Maintain diplomatic supplier relationships
- Prevent costly travel to China
- Act as your company’s eyes & authority
- Bundle - 20% OFF on any of our add-on services
Add-On Services
- Sample consolidation - R500 per sample
- Virtual factory visit - R1,500
- Virtual factory visit - R1,500
- Shipping coordination - R1,000
- * 1 FREE consolidated sample (under R500 value) + SA duty estimate
- **Quality inspection (pre-production, in production & before loading/shipment)
- ***Branded Packaging Design professional, print-ready packaging using YOUR logo (Custom box, pouch, label, bottle)
- ****Private Label Service (Factory) Work with the factory on branding your product (true private label)
- MOQ Negotiations: Negotiate the lowest possible MOQ so you can start with 100 - 500 pieces only
- Fully Branded Sample: Arrange one fully branded sample (with packaging + logo on product) shipped straight to your door in South Africa (You just pay the sample + shipping costs)
- ETA: 2-3 weeks TO CREATE your own branded product/ready to sell