Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a Reserved Postal Service License in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
2. The contact and address details of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa can be found in the following link: Link
3. Visit the office of ICASA and obtain an application form to apply for a Reserved Postal Service License from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required documents” section of this page, when you visit the office.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, proceed to submit it to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes. Make the necessary payment as directed.
7. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and validation processes.
8. Once all the processes got completed, the authorities will perform necessary actions for the license issuance process.

• Completed application form
• Identity document copy
• Business/entity Registration certificate
• Founding documents certified copies (as required)
• Business plan copy
• Documented details of shareholders and percentage shareholding
• Documented particulars of controlling entity
• Proof other company subsidiary in Postal services sector (if any)
• Any supporting document (as applicable)
• Proof or receipt of fees payment

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Centurion Head Office
Physical Adsress:350 Witch-Hazel Ave
Eco-Park Estate
Centurion
0144
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Private Bag X10
Highveld Park
0169
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)12 568 3000/3001
Fax: 012 568 3444
Email:info@icasa.org.za
Email: consumer@icasa.org.za
Website link

• Any person or business entity in South Africa, that wants to offer Reserved Postal Services, can apply.
• Any application can be lodged only when the Minister has published an invitation to apply.

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• Applicant’s name
• Nature of business
• Applicant’s identity document number
• Address details
• Place and contact details of the business
• Description of services and routes
• Details of the Juristic persons
• Registration number
• Banking details

It is essential for a person or business entity to apply for and obtain a license for any kind of Reserved Postal Service that they offer. No operations may be performed in terms of reserved postal service without a licence to do so.

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