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There is no SA Post Office (SAPO) branch named Dobsonville on SAPO’s April 2026 list of active branches, and Dobsonville is not on its list of temporarily closed branches either. The nearest active branches on that list include Meadowlands, Protea Glen, Orlando, Tshiawelo, Florida Hills and Roodepoort. Nearby Protea North is listed as inactive and not trading.
For parcels and everyday postal needs, there are also private counters in Dobsonville, such as the Post Web outlet listed at Dobson Point shopping centre. SAPO asks customers to phone the branch to confirm office hours. Details were checked on 13 September 2026.
SAPO branch in Dobsonville: none on SAPO’s active branch list (updated April 2026)
Nearest active SAPO branches: Meadowlands 011 939 3951 | Protea Glen 011 297 1670 | Orlando 011 935 1000 | Roodepoort 011 271 0663
Dobsonville postal codes: 1863 (street) | 1865 (PO Box)
SAPO customer service: 0860 111 502 | [email protected]
Last checked: 13 September 2026
Browse Post Offices in Dobsonville
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- Post office near Dobsonville Ext 3: options for the western extensions
- PostNet Dobsonville: private courier and copy counter options
- PAXI Dobsonville: PEP’s parcel collection service
- Dobsonville Postal Code: 1863 and 1865 explained
Popular Options
These are the closest active SAPO branches to Dobsonville on SAPO’s April 2026 active sites list. SAPO’s list gives phone numbers but not street addresses. SAPO says all its branches are on Google Maps, so search for “Post Office” and the branch name.
Meadowlands
East of Dobsonville, next door in Soweto. Phone 011 939 3951.
Protea Glen
South-west Soweto. Phone 011 297 1670. SAPO names Protea Glen as the alternative branch for the closed Protea North office. It is also listed as an active motor vehicle licence (MVL) branch.
Orlando
Phone 011 935 1000. Listed as an active MVL branch.
Roodepoort and Florida Hills
To the north and north-east, useful if you work or shop in Roodepoort. Roodepoort 011 271 0663, Florida Hills 011 674 2406.
Post Web at Dobson Point
The Dobson Point centre directory lists a Post Web outlet on 050 025 1123, open Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 18:00 and closed on Sundays and public holidays. The directory does not say which postal or courier services it offers, and it is not on SAPO’s branch list, so phone first to check.
Contact Details & Opening Hours
| Branch or outlet | Phone | Status (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowlands (SAPO) | 011 939 3951 | Active (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Protea Glen (SAPO) | 011 297 1670 | Active, MVL branch (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Orlando (SAPO) | 011 935 1000 | Active, MVL branch (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Tshiawelo (SAPO) | 011 984 4426 | Active (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Florida Hills (SAPO) | 011 674 2406 | Active (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Roodepoort (SAPO) | 011 271 0663 | Active (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Helderkruin (SAPO) | 011 279 3440 | Active, MVL branch (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Protea North (SAPO) | 011 980 2695 | Inactive, not trading. Use Protea Glen (SAPO, April 2026) |
| Post Web, Dobson Point | 050 025 1123 | Mon to Sat 08:00 to 18:00 (Dobson Point directory) |
SAPO does not publish branch hours online. Its post office locations page asks customers to contact the branch to confirm office hours. SAPO customer service is 0860 111 502 or [email protected].
Browse by Location or Type
- East of Dobsonville: Meadowlands and Orlando.
- South and south-west Soweto: Protea Glen and Tshiawelo.
- North, towards Roodepoort: Roodepoort, Florida Hills and Helderkruin.
- Parcel collection points: private services such as PAXI at PEP stores and courier counters. See PAXI Dobsonville.
- Vehicle licence renewals: SAPO’s list marks some branches as active MVL branches, including Orlando, Protea Glen and Helderkruin. Meadowlands and Roodepoort are not marked as MVL branches.
How to Choose
- Collecting a SAPO parcel or registered letter: check the notice slip or the tracking page for the branch holding your item. Go to that branch, with your ID and the slip.
- Renewing a vehicle licence disc at the post office: choose a branch SAPO marks as an MVL branch, and phone first.
- Sending a parcel quickly: compare SAPO with private courier counters and PAXI, which may be closer.
- PO Box in Dobsonville (code 1865): ask SAPO customer service where your box mail is currently handled, because there is no active Dobsonville branch on SAPO’s list.
- Online shopping deliveries: use your full street address with the 1863 postal code, or a collection point you can reach easily.
Related Local Services
- Public Services in Dobsonville: police, City of Johannesburg, clinics, Home Affairs and SASSA
- Dobsonville Postal Code: which code to use on forms and parcels
- Dobson Point: the shopping centre with the Post Web outlet
Recently Updated Pages
- This page: SAPO active and closed branch lists (file updated by SAPO on 24 April 2026) and the Dobson Point directory checked on 13 September 2026
- Dobsonville Postal Code: checked 13 September 2026
- Public Services in Dobsonville: checked 13 September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a post office in Dobsonville?
Not one that SAPO lists. SAPO’s April 2026 active branch list and its list of temporarily closed branches do not include a branch named Dobsonville. The closest active branches include Meadowlands, Protea Glen and Orlando.
What are the post office hours near Dobsonville?
SAPO does not publish branch hours online and asks customers to phone the branch. Use the numbers in the table above.
How do I track a parcel?
Use the Track My Parcel tool on postoffice.co.za with your tracking number, or call SAPO customer service on 0860 111 502.
What is the Dobsonville postal code?
1863 for street addresses and 1865 for PO Boxes. See Dobsonville Postal Code for more.