Jobs for Women in Douala and Yaoundé: Find Work Near You

In Cameroon, women are the backbone of the domestic and informal economy. In Douala and Yaoundé alike, they work in cleaning, cooking, laundry, babysitting and many other fields. Yet, finding regular employers and getting paid fairly remains a daily challenge.

SangoServices helps women become visible: they create a free profile, and employers in their neighborhood contact them directly.

SangoServices offers 17 service categories, many of which match jobs where women excel:

• Cleaning — House cleaning, deep cleaning, regular maintenance
• Cooking — Family meals, events, daily help
• Laundry — Washing, ironing, folding
• Babysitting — Childcare, after-school care
• Elderly care — Companionship, errands, daily assistance
• Event staffing — Service, reception, setup

You can pick one or more of these trades on your profile, from your phone.

Women face specific obstacles when looking for work in Cameroon:

• Transport is expensive — Taking a taxi or moto from Bonabéri to Akwa can cost 2,000 FCFA round trip. Set your neighborhood on your profile: employers who live near you find you first.
• No CV or diploma required — Your skills matter more than paper. A photo and a clear introduction are enough, and a free CV is available if an employer asks for one.
• Flexible hours — You choose what you accept: one hour, half a day, a full day or a regular job.
• Your rate, on display — You set your minimum rate on your profile. The final amount is agreed with the employer; ask for payment to your MTN MoMo or Orange Money, with no commission.

Amounts vary by type of work and duration:

• Cleaning — 3,000 to 10,000 FCFA per session
• Event cooking — 5,000 to 15,000 FCFA
• Babysitting — 3,000 to 8,000 FCFA per day
• Laundry and ironing — 2,000 to 5,000 FCFA

These are market ranges. The amount is agreed between you and the employer before you start: your minimum rate, shown on your profile, is the starting point.

Your safety comes first. For trades where you work in people's homes — babysitting, elderly care, cleaning — a few habits:

• Have your ID checked to get the "ID verified" badge: families trust you more easily
• Before the first day, talk to the employer on the phone and, if possible, meet in a public place
• Always tell someone close where you're working and when you'll be back
• Agree on the amount and hours in writing on WhatsApp

If you face suspicious behaviour or harassment, email contact@sangoservices.com: the team reviews every report and can suspend an account.

Whether you're in Douala (Bonapriso, Akwa, Deïdo, Bonabéri, Bépanda) or Yaoundé (Bastos, Nlongkak, Mvog-Mbi, Biyem-Assi), employers in your neighborhood can find you on SangoServices.

1. Open SangoServices in your browser, or download the Sango Services app
2. Enter your phone number and verify by SMS
3. Add your photo, a short introduction, your trades and your neighborhood
4. Share your profile link on WhatsApp — it's free

You deserve to be paid fairly. Create your profile, it's free for workers.