Delivery Ka Speed

Name

Delivery Ka Speed

Legal name

Delivery Ka Speed

Website

https://deliverykaspeed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Last-Mile Delivery and Courier Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Courier (ASAP, local point-to-point) (TLAAAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crowdsourced Parcel Delivery (independent driver networks) (TLAAAGAB), Third-Party / Independent PUDO Network Operators (Multi-Carrier) (TLAAAMAC), Metro/Urban Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAH)

Keywords

• Last-mile delivery
• Courier services
• Township logistics
• Parcel delivery
• E-commerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Courier and Delivery Services: Primary revenue stream from parcel delivery services including door-to-door collection and delivery, point-to-door drop-off options, and nationwide courier solutions. Revenue generated per shipment based on parcel size (Small Under 5kg, Medium 5-15kg, Large 15-30kg, Extra Large 30kg+) and distance.
2. Business Logistics Solutions: Comprehensive B2B and B2C logistics solutions for e-commerce, retail, and growing businesses including distribution, bulk shipping, and dedicated account management services.
3. Print, Scan, Copy Services: Additional services offered at DKS Points including black and white and colour printing, photocopying, laminating, binding, and ID/passport photos.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Delivery Ka Speed is a South African last-mile logistics provider offering door-to-door and point-to-door courier services for parcels ranging from under 5kg to over 30kg across all nine provinces. Core offerings include nationwide courier delivery, B2B and B2C business logistics, specialist township delivery coverage, and DKS Points — physical neighbourhood hubs combining parcel drop-off/collection with print, scan and copy services. The company also operates the Earn Ka Speed driver platform that recruits drivers using their own vehicles to extend the delivery network.

Product overview

Delivery Ka Speed is a South African logistics company operating a platform-plus-modules architecture built around last-mile delivery. Its core offering is the Nationwide Courier service, encompassing door-to-door and point-to-door delivery powered by a network of strategically located DKS Points collection hubs. Complementing this are Business Logistics solutions (distribution and bulk deliveries), Township Delivery Services (specialist coverage of underserved communities), and the Earn Ka Speed driver-empowerment initiative. DKS Points serve as physical neighbourhood hubs bundling courier drop-offs with print, scan, and copy services. Additional modules include a Courier Quotation Service for on-demand pricing and a Business Account service for dedicated B2B/B2C clients. Together these products form an integrated Delivery-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform spanning from local township deliveries to national courier coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nationwide Courier Nationwide courier solutions powered by strategically located retail collection points across South Africa, offering door-to-door and point-to-door delivery modes to move parcels efficiently from origin to destination.
• Business Logistics Smart and dependable logistics solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes, including distribution and bulk deliveries to streamline transportation, supply chain operations, and high-volume shipments.
• Township Delivery Services Specialist last-mile delivery serving townships, informal settlements, peri-urban and urban centres — communities that traditional courier providers often overlook.
• DKS Points (Courier | Print | Scan | Copy) Neighbourhood logistics hubs offering parcel drop-offs and collections alongside print, copy, laminating, binding, and ID/passport photo services. No booking required — walk-in service.
• Earn Ka Speed Driver Platform Income opportunity platform for drivers using their own vehicles that also serves as the DKS driver onboarding and recruitment channel, expanding the delivery network while supporting community employment.
• Business Account Tailored business account service for B2B and B2C clients, supporting parcels and documents under 20kg and heavier shipments over 20kg with dedicated account management.
• Courier Quotation Service Online quotation request service where customers submit pickup and delivery details and an agent responds with a personalized courier quote.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TelkomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 June 2023Telkom, a major South African telecommunications company, appointed Delivery Ka Speed as one of its strategic distribution partners for township deliveries. This partnership enables DKS to serve as a strategic distribution partner extending telecom services into underserved township communities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Courier Guy: One of South Africa's largest independent courier companies, offering door-to-door parcel delivery nationwide. Directly comparable service profile (parcel courier, B2B and B2C, real-time tracking) and a primary competitive reference for DKS.
• PostNet South Africa: National South African PUDO and courier network with physical storefronts combining postal, courier, and print services. Closely mirrors DKS's hub-plus-multi-service model.
• Pargo: South African click-and-collect pickup-point delivery network. Operates a PUDO model directly comparable to DKS Points, focused on e-commerce parcel collection/drop-off in areas underserved by major couriers, including townships.
• Fastway Couriers South Africa: South African franchise-based courier network offering door-to-door parcel delivery. A direct competitor for SMB and consumer parcel volumes in similar geographies.

Regional players

• Mr D Food: Major South African on-demand food delivery platform. Comparable in that it uses crowdsourced driver networks in SA, although focused on food rather than general parcels; relevant benchmark for gig-driver logistics.
• PEP Paxi: PEP's South African courier service using PEP store footprint as pickup/drop-off points for parcel delivery. Relevant PUDO/retail-storefront comparator from a major SA retailer.

Broad incumbents

• Aramex South Africa: Global courier and logistics operator with a significant South African presence offering domestic and international parcel delivery. A larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities that competes for the same enterprise shipping customers.
• DHL eCommerce South Africa: DHL's e-commerce-focused domestic delivery arm in South Africa. A large, well-capitalised incumbent whose product breadth and brand compete for the same enterprise and e-commerce shipper customers DKS targets.

Emerging players

• WumDrop: South African on-demand courier platform targeting same-day and urgent deliveries. Comparable in on-demand, tech-enabled positioning though focused more on business urgent deliveries than townships.
• Picup: South African on-demand, same-day courier platform connecting customers with drivers via an app. Comparable in technology-led, on-demand positioning to DKS, focused on time-sensitive urban deliveries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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