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Dobsonville’s main public services are close together. The City of Johannesburg’s Dobsonville Customer Service Centre and Dobsonville Library are both on Luthuli Street, Dobsonville Police Station is at 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road, and City clinics serve Dobsonville and Dobsonville Ext 2. For a police emergency call 10111, and for City ambulance, fire or metro police emergencies call 011 375 5911.
This directory shows which office handles what, with contact details and hours from official City of Johannesburg, SAPS and SA Post Office sources, checked on 13 September 2026. Government office hours and services change, so confirm before you travel.
Police emergency: 10111 (SAPS)
City emergencies (ambulance, fire, JMPD): 011 375 5911
City customer care: 0860 562 874
Dobsonville Police Station: 011 983 1506 / 011 983 1527
City Customer Service Centre: 2332 Luthuli Street (next to Kopanong Hall), Mon to Fri 07:30 to 16:00
Details checked: 13 September 2026
Browse Public Services in Dobsonville
All public service guides for Dobsonville are listed below.
- Dobsonville Police Station: SAPS contact numbers, address and services
- Dobsonville Municipality: City of Johannesburg accounts and customer service
- Dobsonville Electricity: supply, faults and who to contact
- Dobsonville Load Shedding: schedules and how to check your area
- Dobsonville Ext 2 Load Shedding: schedule guidance for Extension 2
- Post Offices in Dobsonville: nearest post offices and postal services
- Dobsonville Home Affairs: IDs, passports and civic services
- Sassa Dobsonville: social grant services
Popular Options
Dobsonville Police Station
SAPS lists the station at 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville, on 011 983 1506 and 011 983 1527. SAPS says copies of documents can be certified free at any police station. Full details are on the Dobsonville Police Station page.
City of Johannesburg Customer Service Centre
The City lists the Dobsonville Customer Service Centre at 2332 Luthuli Street, next to Kopanong Hall. It handles account payments and enquiries, credit control arrangements, meter investigations, reconnections, refunds, new electricity, water and sewer connections, and senior citizen account remissions. See Dobsonville Municipality.
Home Affairs and SASSA
Identity documents and social grants are national services, not City services. Before visiting, check the current office, booking rules and requirements on the Department of Home Affairs and SASSA websites. Our Dobsonville Home Affairs and Sassa Dobsonville guides cover the local options.
Dobsonville Library
The City’s Region D library list places Dobsonville Library at the People’s Centre, 2332 Luthuli Street, open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 and closed on Saturdays and public holidays.
Contact Details & Opening Hours
| Service | Address | Phone | Hours | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobsonville Police Station (SAPS) | 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville | 011 983 1506 / 011 983 1527 | Confirm with station | SAPS station list |
| Dobsonville Customer Service Centre (City) | 2332 Luthuli Street, next to Kopanong Hall | 0860 562 874 (City call centre) | Mon to Fri 07:30 to 16:00 | City of Johannesburg, Region D |
| Dobsonville Library | People’s Centre, 2332 Luthuli Street | 011 988 9249 | Mon to Fri 09:00 to 17:00; Sat and public holidays closed | City of Johannesburg libraries list |
| Itireling Clinic | 5 Roodepoort Road, Dobsonville | 011 988 3101 | Mon to Fri 07:00 to 16:00; Sat 07:00 to 12:00 | City of Johannesburg, Region D clinics |
| Nokuphila Clinic | 8405 Sejoe Street, Dobsonville Ext 2 | 011 988 7924 | Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:00 | City of Johannesburg, Region D clinics |
The City’s anti-fraud hotline is 0800 002 587. Do not use emergency numbers for routine account or service queries.
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Luthuli Street civic area
The City Customer Service Centre and the library share the 2332 Luthuli Street address, so you can often combine an account query with a library visit.
Safety and policing
Dobsonville Police Station on Elias Motsoaledi Road is the local SAPS station. Nearby stations listed by SAPS include Meadowlands, Jabulani, Doornkop and Roodepoort, but which station handles your case depends on SAPS station boundaries.
Clinics
Besides Itireling and Nokuphila, the City’s Region D list includes clinics in nearby Doornkop (Siphumlile and Bophelong) and Meadowlands (Meadowlands Zone 2 and Sinqobile).
Post offices
The SA Post Office’s active branch list (updated April 2026) does not include a branch named Dobsonville. The nearest active branches on that list include Meadowlands (011 939 3951), Orlando (011 935 1000), Protea Glen (011 297 1670) and Roodepoort (011 271 0663). Dobson Point’s centre directory also lists a Post Web outlet. See Post Offices in Dobsonville.
Electricity and load shedding
For outages, schedules and supply questions, start with Dobsonville Electricity and Dobsonville Load Shedding. Extension 2 residents can go straight to Dobsonville Ext 2 Load Shedding.
How to Choose
- Life or property at risk right now: call 10111 for police or 011 375 5911 for City emergency services.
- Crime to report, statement or certified copies: go to Dobsonville Police Station. SAPS certifies copies free when you bring the originals.
- City account, water, sewer or City-supplied electricity: use the Customer Service Centre on Luthuli Street or call 0860 562 874.
- ID, passport, birth or death registration: Home Affairs.
- Grants: SASSA.
- Primary healthcare: your nearest City or provincial clinic. Check hours first, as they differ by clinic.
Related Local Services
For shops, banks, schools and other local guides, go back to the Dobsonville homepage.
Recently Updated Pages
- Dobsonville Police Station: checked against the SAPS station listing on 13 September 2026
- This directory: City service centre, library, clinic and post office details checked on 13 September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dobsonville police station number?
SAPS lists 011 983 1506 and 011 983 1527. For emergencies call 10111.
Where do I pay my City of Johannesburg account in Dobsonville?
The City lists the Dobsonville Customer Service Centre at 2332 Luthuli Street, next to Kopanong Hall, open Monday to Friday 07:30 to 16:00.
Is there a post office in Dobsonville?
The SA Post Office’s April 2026 active branch list does not show a branch named Dobsonville. Meadowlands, Orlando, Protea Glen and Roodepoort are on the list. Check with SAPO before you go.
Where can I get documents certified in Dobsonville?
SAPS says copies can be certified free at any police station, including Dobsonville. Bring your own copies and the original documents.
When is Dobsonville Library open?
The City lists Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, closed on Saturdays and public holidays.