South African Express Parcel Association

The South African Express Parcel Association (SAEPA)previously know as the South African Courier Association. It is a Non-Profit Organization with over 100 Members. SAEPA represents the interests of the Express Parcel Industry & Member Companies by communicating trends & developments within the Industry

Mission

SAEPA represents the interests of the express parcel transport industry and member companies by communicating positions to legislative and regulatory officials, providing a forum for the exchange of information within the industry.

SAEPA encourages the use of Express Delivery Services to the marketplace and promotes the well-being and development of Industry Employees through Education and Training and an exclusive wellness program Wellness Express.

Mandate

SAEPA was constituted to advance the interest of the Express Parcel Industry in South Africa to the benefit of users, service providers and the national economy. SAEPA has a strong representative voice on matters affecting the industry. Specialist Committees engage regularly with Customs Authorities, Civil Aviation Authorities, Airports Company, The Department of Transport, Postal Regulator, Transport Education Training Authority, Quality Council for Trade and Occupations. South African Revenue Services and other Key Stake Holders. SAEPA is guided by industry Member Players to promote a platform for communicating developments affecting operations from Regulatory Bodies.

SAEPA Membership

SAEPA is the recognized Association for Industry Members, belonging to SAEPA confers several

Benefits:

Credentials

Belonging to SAEPA demonstrates that you are a Member in good standing of a professional organization, thus enhancing your credentials in the pursuit of business and tender opportunities.

Strength in Numbers

Together, the Members of SAEPA constitute a substantial portion of players in the Express Parcel Industry. This confers a strong voice when dealing with Authorities, Third Parties and Industry suppliers. While We compete daily, We stand together on issues that affect Our Industry as a whole.

Customs

Border Management Control prefers to engage with Industry Associations, rather than individual companies to maximise efficiency, ensure regulatory consistency and build scalable secure partnerships. Dealing with unified associations allows border authorities to streamline their operations and implement policies more effectively.

Registration

SAEPA will assist Members with the registration process through the Postal Regulator.

Communication

Pro-active Topical matters on current issues which may impact the Parcel Industries business operations, such as protest action, strike action, wage negotiations or stay aways are communicated timeously. Changes to Government regulations, custom updates or SARS issues, are communicated as they happen.

Becoming a Member

Any Company in good standing engaged in the business of Express Freight, Courier or any Express delivery service is welcome to apply for Membership of SAEPA. Partnership or Associated Membership status is open to non-operating stakeholders such as significant users of Express delivery services, suppliers to the Industry or other strategic allies.

Membership Costs

Membership Categories are determined by the number of employees. Annual subscriptions are determined as follows :

  1. Large (more than 200 employees)
  2. Medium (50 to 200 employees)
  3. Small (20 to 50 employees )
  4. Micro (fewer than 20 employees)

Associate Companies

If you are a strategic Ally, Industry supplier or Industry Business Partner a special category of Associate Member / Business partner applies.

Education and Training

Member Companies have access to SAEPA’s Education and Training Programs, funded through the Transport Sector & Education Authority (TETA)Included are Industry specific QCTO registered operational courses including Driver Training, Supervisory Training, Call Centre Training, Agent Training, Logistics and Customs Training Programms. Learnerships Internships and Bursaries are available in line with TETA funding awards to SAEPA.

Wellness Express

SAEPA’s Wellness Express Initiative offers low-cost entry to Primary and Occupational Health Care, Subsidised Medication and Wellness Programs for Member Company Employees and their families at a dedicated clinic. Medication, Company Medicals, PDP’s and HIV & Aids Management are included in Membership. Funded through a payroll deduction as a fixed monthly fee.

Newsletter

SAEPA emails a monthly newsletter. Should you wish to advertise your business, or receive an emailed copy please contact info@saepa.org.za