South African Post Office Tracking

The South African Post Office/Tracking South African Post

This is the official provider of the South African postal services. It was established on the 1st of October 1991. It is a government-owned entity, meaning that the state is its sole shareholder. The entity is a monopoly in this industry with a record number of 2,486 postal branches countrywide. In addition to this, it has over 23,800 employees translating to the presence of a postal branch in every South African city and town.

The post office offers efficient domestic and international parcels, logistics, retail, electronic commerce, and mail services. South African Post Office has Postbank as its main subsidiary. Postbank is governed by Shaheen Adam and provides financial services.

The South African Post Contact/South African Post Customer Service

Telephone: 0800 020 070
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Fax: 051 - 448 8890

The South African Post Tracking Number Format

The tracking number consists of 2 alphabetical letters followed by 9 specified digits and ends with 2 other letters. For example BC123456789FG

Tracking South African Post/FAQ

Q: How long does it take to deliver an item posted abroad?

A:— The duration of posting an item from South Africa depends on the service used by the sender as they are limited. There are both the registered and the ordinary (insured) airmail (The EMS and surface mail). The EMS takes an average of 4 to 7 working days. For the airmail, the approximated delivery time is usually 10 to 14 working days. On the other hand, Surface mail has an approximated arrival period of between 8 weeks and 3 months.

Q: How do I track my parcel?

A:— Please use your any of your desired third-party tracking system available in our webpage. Preferably, use order
tracking. This will give you timely and regular updates about your item on delivery. The link is available on our website.

For any queries on this, kindly contact our Customer Care Centre. Use any of the above-provided contact details. You can also get our free app by downloading from the Apple store and Google play store. This will enable you to make follow-ups on your item.

Q: What prohibited items are there for the international post?

A:— They include flammables, medicine, precious stones, and fragile items. Please refer to the Dangerous and prohibited items on our website for more details on this.

Q: What is the cost of making an international post?

A:— The rates vary depending on the region to which you intend to have your parcel delivered. The South African Post Office makes deliveries to various countries globally. The countries have been categorized into different zones. Each zone has its own delivery rate.

The international parcel delivery is convenient for both commercial and private purposes. For more insights on figures for the international rates, kindly visit our webpage. The documentation for customs purposes solely relies on the requirements of each country.

When posting abroad, you should consider the following.

• Pack and tightly seal the parcel.
• Indicate yours and the receiver’s name and address on the parcel cover and the label.
• The maximum weight of parcels for overseas destinations ranges between 10 and 30 Kg.
• The maximum length and circumference of a parcel are 1 and 2 Meters respectively.

Tracking South African Post Status

Status

Personnel supposed to deliver the item can comment on why it wasn’t delivered.	Meaning
The item is up for inspection
The item has been given back to the sender.
The item is withheld.
Item was sent to the delivery post office.
The item at the Customs Department for inspection.
The item at the Health Department for inspection.
The Final notification to the client.
The Final notification sent to the client.
The First notification to collect the item sent to the client.
The customs department is busy with the scrutiny of your item.
The item left the initial post office.
Item was accepted at the initial post office.
Item was packed into a bag and is on its way out.
The item en route to the destination office.
The item has arrived at the destination office.
The item at the International Mail Centre.
The item is at the national post office and is on its way out.
The item is at the national post office for an exchange.
The item is at the destination post office.
Comment by the scanner.
The recalled item
The item was successfully delivered to the client