Locum: Revolutionizing Medical Staffing

Connecting Healthcare Professionals with Practices, On-Demand.

Nelson Nunes, Founder

July 10, 2025

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The Problem

The Solution: Locum

An "Uber-Style" Platform for On-Demand Medical Staffing.

Market Opportunity

A Vast and Growing Global Market.

Business Model

Flexible, Tiered Commission Structure.

Commission Tiers:

  • Free (Ad-supported): 20% commission
  • Per-Placement: 13% commission
  • Business Subscription: 8% commission
  • Enterprise: 5% commission

Additional Revenue Streams:

  • Credentialing services
  • Billing automation
  • International relocation support

Financial Projections

Lean Operations, High Growth Potential.

Initial Investment & Costs (Excluding Founder Salary):

  • Seed Funding Sought: R1.5 Million
  • Estimated Startup Cost (6 months): R975,000
  • Monthly Burn Rate: R152,500

Revenue Potential:

  • At 100 active locums: R800,000/month
  • At 500 active locums: R4 Million/month

*Based on average commission per placement across professions and regions. Detailed model available upon request.

Revenue Potential: South Africa

Illustrating Income Across Professions and Tiers (100 Placements/Month).

Average Daily Rates (South Africa)

Profession Daily Rate (ZAR)
DoctorR8,000
NurseR2,500
PharmacistR4,500
PhysiotherapistR4,000
ParamedicR3,000
OptometristR3,500
DentistR6,000
Other TherapistsR3,000
RadiographerR4,000
Medical TechnicianR3,000

Revenue Potential: Africa (Estimated)

Illustrating Income Across Professions and Tiers (100 Placements/Month).

Average Daily Rates (Africa)

Profession Daily Rate (ZAR)
DoctorR7,000
NurseR2,000
PharmacistR4,000
PhysiotherapistR3,500
ParamedicR2,500
OptometristR3,000
DentistR5,000
Other TherapistsR2,500
RadiographerR3,500
Medical TechnicianR2,500

Revenue Potential: United Kingdom

Illustrating Income Across Professions and Tiers (100 Placements/Month).

Average Daily Rates (United Kingdom)

Profession Daily Rate (ZAR)
DoctorR10,000
NurseR3,000
PharmacistR5,000
PhysiotherapistR4,500
ParamedicR3,500
OptometristR4,000
DentistR7,000
Other TherapistsR3,500
RadiographerR5,500
Medical TechnicianR4,000

Revenue Scaling: Per Locum (South Africa)

Monthly Revenue Generated per Locum at Various Placement Volumes (Per-Placement 13% Tier).

Illustrative Monthly Revenue per Locum (SA - Per-Placement 13%)

Profession Daily Rate (ZAR) 1 Placement 10 Placements 50 Placements
DoctorR8,000R1,040R10,400R52,000
NurseR2,500R325R3,250R16,250
PharmacistR4,500R585R5,850R29,250
PhysiotherapistR4,000R520R5,200R26,000
ParamedicR3,000R390R3,900R19,500
OptometristR3,500R455R4,550R22,750
DentistR6,000R780R7,800R39,000
Other TherapistsR3,000R390R3,900R19,500
RadiographerR4,000R520R5,200R26,000
Medical TechnicianR3,000R390R3,900R19,500

With hundreds of thousands of professionals in South Africa, even a small percentage of active locums can generate substantial aggregate monthly revenue, demonstrating significant scaling potential.

Revenue Scaling: Per Locum (Africa)

Monthly Revenue Generated per Locum at Various Placement Volumes (Per-Placement 13% Tier).

Illustrative Monthly Revenue per Locum (Africa - R7,000/day for Doctor)

Profession Daily Rate (ZAR) 1 Placement 10 Placements 50 Placements
DoctorR7,000R910R9,100R45,500
NurseR2,000R260R2,600R13,000
PharmacistR4,000R520R5,200R26,000
PhysiotherapistR3,500R455R4,550R22,750
ParamedicR2,500R325R3,250R16,250
OptometristR3,000R390R3,900R19,500
DentistR5,000R650R6,500R32,500
Other TherapistsR2,500R325R3,250R16,250
RadiographerR3,500R455R4,550R22,750
Medical TechnicianR2,500R325R3,250R16,250

Africa's millions of healthcare professionals represent a massive untapped market, where even modest per-locum revenue scales into significant regional income.

Revenue Scaling: Per Locum (United Kingdom)

Monthly Revenue Generated per Locum at Various Placement Volumes (Per-Placement 13% Tier).

Illustrative Monthly Revenue per Locum (UK - R10,000/day for Doctor)

Profession Daily Rate (ZAR) 1 Placement 10 Placements 50 Placements
DoctorR10,000R1,300R13,000R65,000
NurseR3,000R390R3,900R19,500
PharmacistR5,000R650R6,500R32,500
PhysiotherapistR4,500R585R5,850R29,250
ParamedicR3,500R455R4,550R22,750
OptometristR4,000R520R5,200R26,000
DentistR7,000R910R9,100R45,500
Other TherapistsR3,500R455R4,550R22,750
RadiographerR5,500R715R7,150R35,750
Medical TechnicianR4,000R520R5,200R26,000

The over 1 million healthcare professionals in the UK, combined with higher daily rates, offer immense revenue potential as Locum gains market share.

Competitive Advantages & Market Disruption

Operational Strategy & Growth

Operational Pillars:

  • Agile Development (2-week sprints).
  • Robust Tech Stack (Azure, DevOps for reliability).
  • "Remote-First" Team Approach.
  • Continuous Improvement via user feedback.

Growth Trajectory:

  • Phase 1: Launch in South Africa (MVP).
  • Phase 2: Expand to UK & broader African markets.
  • Vertical/Horizontal Market Potential: Adapt Locum model to other on-demand staffing industries.
  • International Outsourcing: Facilitate placement of SA medical staff to UK/Africa to address global shortages.

The Team

Driven by Expertise, Ready for Growth.

Nelson Nunes

Founder & Lead Architect

With 20+ years of experience in software development and architecture, Nelson is the visionary and technical force behind Locum.

Core Team (to be built with funding):

  • Junior/Mid-level Full-Stack Developer (Est. R42,500/month)
  • Product & UX/UI Specialist (Hybrid/Contractor, Est. R35,000/month)
  • Marketing & Community Engagement (Hybrid/Contractor, Est. R25,000/month)
  • Legal & Compliance Advisor (Retainer, Est. R15,000/month)

*Our team will operate on a remote-first model, with initial funding covering essential equipment (e.g., laptops) for core staff.

The Ask

Seeking R1.5 Million Seed Funding to Fuel Our Growth.

Our Commitment: To rapidly scale Locum, capture significant market share, and deliver substantial returns by revolutionizing medical staffing globally.

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Let's Connect and Build the Future of Medical Staffing Together.

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Founder, Locum

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