Parcel Courier Services In South Africa

A courier service is a service that allows someone to send a parcel or consignment from one location to another. Senders have the option to have their parcels collected by a courier or drop their parcel off at a nearby location to be picked up later by the courier.

Parcel Courier Services In South Africa

Send a parcel to: South Africa

When you send a parcel abroad, you need an international courier you can trust. At Parcelforce Worldwide we have the experience and expertise to offer parcel delivery services that reach over 99% of the world’s population. We can help make the process easier by guiding you through the restrictions, customs charges and drop-off options for each and every country.

You can choose to book online, by phone, or in-person and we will collect from your door or you can drop off at any of our depots and over 11,000 Post Office® branches across the country. Our range of international services offers the perfect balance of speed and price for every parcel delivery and most services even include insurance as standard. When it comes to parcel delivery, we deliver.

Parcel delivery information

ServiceAreaDelivery (Working Days)PO BoxMax weightMax lengthLength & GirthBuy online
globalexpressDocumentsFrom 2 daysNo30kg1.5m3mBuy online
globalexpressPackagesFrom 2 daysNo30kg1.5m3mBuy online
globalpriorityAREA 16 daysYes30kg1m2mBuy online
globalpriorityAREA 27 daysYes30kg1m2mBuy online
globalpriorityAREA 38 daysYes30kg1m2mBuy online
globalvalueALL AREAS9-12 daysNo30kg1.5m3mBuy online
globaleconomyALL AREAS35-40 daysNo30kg1.5m3m

General Advice

We are experiencing long-term delays to this country currently. Please refer to the live service update page for the latest information. 

In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel. 

Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery.

Product Specific Advice

  • The definition of ‘working days’ and other important information can be found

    global express parcels

To avoid delivery/customs issues, our carrier partners request that a full name is mandatory for global express parcels (e.g. Mr John Smith)

There is a requirement for commercial invoices to be on headed paper

Used goods require the recipient to obtain an import permit from the international trade commission

Customs consider all items liable for duties and taxes

Recipient Tax ID is required for clearance.

globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.

For details, please use the global express calculator (via ‘delivery’ tab) 

[Note for awareness: the global express calculator illustrates delivery speeds for parcels sent by account customers; parcels sent by retail channels may take longer and depend on posting method]Customs, Prohibitions and Restrictions

Sending parcels to South Africa requires customs paperwork for most items

Import licences are required for most types of goods, especially second-hand goods.

All spirits except Gin and Liqueurs need a customs certificate of age.

Antiques (over a hundred years old) require a certificate of authenticity.

Different rates of duty apply to component parts of fabrics; ensure that exact compositions are shown on the commercial invoice.

For fabrics, it may help clearance if a 15cm by 8cm sample, marked with the supplier name, is attached to the commercial invoice

Regulations on labelling apply to foodstuffs, cosmetics, disinfectants, alcohol and fabrics.

In order to confirm that your items are not prohibited or restricted

Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the South African customs website

Which courier is the best in South Africa?

The best courier companies in South Africa

The Courier Guy.

MDS Collivery.

Dawn Wing.

Fastway.

SendR.

How much does it cost to courier a parcel in South Africa?

Courier prices can vary depending on the service, distance and weight. Our prices start from R99,00 ex VAT for small parcels anywhere in South Africa.

How much does the courier guy cost in South Africa?

R65 for 5kg’s, R5 per kg thereafter Collection must be booked by 14:00, and ready by 14:30, to be delivered during the next busi- ness day.

Who is the biggest courier company in South Africa?

The Courier Guy

The Courier Guy. The Courier Guy was established in 2000 with just one motorbike. It has since become one of the largest courier companies in South Africa.