The convenient courier solution for Takealot Marketplace sellers

Work with our dependable courier solutions that combine convenience, reliability and efficiency for all your parcel needs

Why use TFS Courier?

01

Hassle-free booking

Streamlined operations with our seller booking portal – schedule pickups or collections and track your parcel status through the delivery journey

02

Cost efficiency

Competitive rates designed specifically for Marketplace sellers – no top-up payments needed

03

Convenient solutions

Flexibility that scales with your business needs – handle anything from small parcels to large shipments (up to 130kg loads), plus streamlined Return to Merchant service and complete coverage across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and KZN distribution centres

Your convenient courier solution

Collection service

We’ll collect parcels directly from your location. Just book a collection on your Seller Portal and our trained couriers will come to your door, using professional handling techniques and careful consolidation to minimise damage risk during transit.

A reliable service offering collection from a seller’s facility by a TFS vehicle and delivery to a TFS DC in the same city – perfect for time-sensitive local deliveries.

Note: Local Collect service is not available for KZN sellers to the KZN DC.

A convenient collection and delivery service between two DCs - ideal for regular stock replenishment.

TFS distribution centres

2 x Johannesburg

1 x Durban

2 x Cape Town

Drop-off service

Need a flexible shipping solution that works around your busy schedule?
The TFS drop-off Service gives you the power to ship your products when it’s most convenient for you!

A convenient drop-off and delivery service between a Takealot Pickup Point and a Takealot DC situated in the same city.

A reliable drop-off and delivery service between a Takealot Pickup Point and a DC.

A fast drop-off and delivery service between a TFS facility and a DC.

Return to merchant

  • Register once in the seller portal—no repeat bookings
  • TFS collects, consolidates and returns stock on pre-set days
  • Same low rates you already enjoy on outbound shipping
  • Full tracking and reporting inside your dashboard

How TFS Courier works

Register

Create your seller account on the Takealot Seller Portal

Book

Schedule your collection or choose a drop-off option

Pack

Package your item based on our packaging guidelines

Ship

Label and ship your parcel from home or work

Track

Monitor your parcel from pickup to final delivery

Deliver

We complete delivery to the final destination

Return to merchant

A simple four-step process for customer returns

Courier cost calculator

Enter your shipment details to get a generated estimate.

Enter your shipment volume (e.g., 50 cartons, each at 0.2 m³)


Freight cost estimate in ZAR

Rates include Value Added Tax

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