How It Works

The complete student housing lifecycle,
automated end-to-end.

Digzio connects students, providers, and universities in a single automated ecosystem — eliminating manual processes, payment delays, and compliance gaps.

Three sides. One platform.

Unlike single-sided rental platforms, Digzio is a three-sided marketplace. Every action on one side creates value for the other two.

Students

  • Browse verified listings
  • Apply online for free
  • Receive NSFAS-funded housing
  • 24/7 support access

Providers

  • List DHET-accredited rooms
  • Receive automated NSFAS payments
  • Manage compliance digitally
  • Earn holiday rental income

Institutions

  • Monitor provider compliance
  • Access real-time student registry
  • Generate DHET reports
  • Receive compliance alerts

From search to move-in.

01

Create Your Profile

Register with your student number, university, and NSFAS approval status. Verification takes under 5 minutes.

02

Browse Verified Listings

Search NSFAS-accredited properties near your campus. Filter by price, distance, amenities, and availability.

03

Apply Online

Submit your application with your NSFAS letter, ID, and proof of registration — entirely online, no physical visits.

04

Sign Your Lease Digitally

Review and sign your lease agreement digitally. No printing, no scanning, no delays.

05

NSFAS Pays Your Provider

Digzio's automated payment system routes your NSFAS allowance directly to your provider on the first day of each month.

06

Move In & Focus on Studies

Receive your move-in checklist, building access details, and 24/7 support contact. Your housing is sorted.

From listing to automated income.

01

Register & Verify

Submit your property details, DHET accreditation documents, and identity verification. Our team reviews within 48 hours.

02

List Your Rooms

Create detailed listings with photos, amenities, pricing, and availability. Listings go live after compliance verification.

03

Receive Applications

Review student applications from your provider dashboard. Accept, decline, or request additional documents.

04

Automate Your Payments

NSFAS disbursements are routed directly to your registered bank account on a fixed monthly schedule.

05

Manage Compliance

Your compliance dashboard tracks accreditation expiry dates, safety certificate renewals, and inspection schedules.

06

Earn Holiday Income

List vacant rooms on Digzio's short-term marketplace during university holidays and earn additional revenue.

Built on robust, secure infrastructure.

Digzio's platform is built on enterprise-grade infrastructure with bank-level security, 99.9% uptime SLA, and full POPIA compliance.

NSFAS API Integration

Direct connection to NSFAS payment systems for real-time disbursement processing

DHET Compliance Engine

Automated verification against Department of Higher Education and Training standards

Digital Lease Management

Legally compliant digital lease generation, signing, and storage

KYC Verification

Automated identity and document verification for all platform participants

Real-Time Dashboards

Live data visualisation for occupancy, payments, and compliance status

Automated Reporting

One-click generation of DHET-compliant institutional reports

Ready to get started?

Choose your path and join South Africa's student housing ecosystem.