Flexijobs VDAB: how to quickly find a great flexijob near you

A flexijob is the way to earn some extra money without the taxman taking a bite. And VDAB is packed with those vacancies, but the supply is so large that you can't see the forest for the trees. Sound familiar? That's why we made it easier for you: our site shows you only the flexijobs in your municipality. No noise, no hundreds of nonsense vacancies from the other side of the country. Just what's up for grabs around your corner. Looking for flexiwork in Antwerp, Ghent, Hasselt or a tiny village? Within a minute you have the overview.

What exactly is a flexijob and why via VDAB?

A flexijob is a flexible side job for anyone who already works at least four-fifths or is retired. The big advantage? Your gross wage is also your net wage. The employer pays a small social contribution, so you keep more than with a classic student or side job. VDAB, the Flemish Service for Employment, collects thousands of those flexijobs. But their website just shows them all mixed together, from Ostend to Maasmechelen. We make it hyperlocal: you choose your municipality, we show the match.

The rules of the flexijob: contract, hours and notice

A flexijob is all about freedom. You have a framework contract with your employer that only states the maximum number of hours, no fixed weekly schedule. So you can say 'no' if you don't feel like it once, and you can help out very flexibly. The notice period is short: usually one day. Perfect for those who want to control their own schedule. No hassle with fixed schedules, but a nice extra penny.

How much do you earn with a flexijob? A calculation example

Suppose: you start working in the hospitality industry. The minimum hourly wage there is around €12 gross. If you work 10 hours a week, you easily earn €120 net. No tax, no social security, just into your account. In well-paid flexijobs like technical or events, that goes up to €15 to €20 per hour. Do the math: working a Saturday earns you a nice weekend away.

Searching flexijobs via VDAB: how to go about it

On the VDAB site you type 'flexijob' and choose a region. But let's be honest: you still scroll through pages of results, including vacancies that fall just outside your municipality. No worries, we've done all that filtering for you. Our site shows only the relevant jobs per municipality. No filter stress, immediate results.

Why our site saves you time (and frustration)

Look, we understand you don't want to scour VDAB every day. That's why we update our lists daily with the latest flexijobs from your area. Whether you live in Limburg, East Flanders or the center of Brussels: we have the local supply ready for you in a clear overview. No registration needed, no spam, just a clear overview.

Flexijob as a pensioner: extra money without penalty

Are you retired and itching to earn some extra? Then a flexijob is also ideal. You can earn unlimited extra, as long as you don't exceed an annual limit. And note: from 2026 that's possible from age 60. So even if you've just stopped working, you can start immediately as a flexi-jobber.

Flexijob and your taxes: how does it really work?

No smoke screens: your gross wage is your net wage. The employer pays a special social contribution of 28%, but for you everything remains net. You don't declare the wage on your tax return and it has no impact on your benefit or pension. Only if you exceed the annual limit of €12,000 (or €7,190 in healthcare) do you pay tax on the excess.

Searching yourself on VDAB versus our local approach: what's smarter?

VDAB is a good starting point, but if you want to search specifically in your own municipality, you've come to the right place with us. We filter the supply exactly to your location, so you never waste time on vacancies that are too far to drive. It can be that simple.