Overview
The Courier Guy is a leading SA courier – domestic + international. The Automize Courier Guy connector covers rates, shipments, tracking, collection booking, POD (proof of delivery).
- Regions: South Africa + international via partner network.
- Plans: Per-shipment commercial pricing.
Setting up the connection
Auth type: API Key.
- TCG account → request API access → receive API key.
- In Automize → Settings → Connectors → The Courier Guy. Paste key.
Find your credentials at https://www.thecourierguy.co.za/.
Rate limits
Per-account. Generous for normal use.
Data model
Shipping:
Account ─── Shipments ── Tracking Events ── POD
CollectionsAvailable operations
9 operations available. Click any row to jump to its detail.
| Operation | Category | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Book Collection | General | Book a collection pickup |
| Cancel Shipment | General | Cancel a shipment |
| Create Shipment | General | Create a new shipment |
| Get POD | General | Get proof of delivery for a shipment |
| Get Quote | General | Get a shipping quote |
| Get Shipment | General | Get shipment details |
| List Services | General | List available services |
| List Shipments | General | List all shipments |
| Track Shipment | General | Track a shipment by waybill |
Operations
Book Collection
Book a collection pickup
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Collection Date collection_date | Yes | text | |
Collection Time collection_time | Yes | text | |
Waybill waybill | Yes | text |
Tips
- Schedule pickup. shipment_id + date.
Cancel Shipment
Cancel a shipment
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Waybill waybill | Yes | text |
Create Shipment
Create a new shipment
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Quote Id quote_id | Yes | text | |
Collection Address collection_address | Yes | text | |
Delivery Address delivery_address | Yes | text | |
Parcels parcels | Yes | text |
Tips
- Service tier + addresses + parcels + reference. Returns waybill + tracking.
Get POD
Get proof of delivery for a shipment
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Waybill waybill | Yes | text |
Tips
- Proof-of-delivery image/signature once delivered.
Get Quote
Get a shipping quote
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
From Address from_address | Yes | text | |
To Address to_address | Yes | text | |
Parcels parcels | Yes | text |
Get Shipment
Get shipment details
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Waybill waybill | Yes | text |
List Services
List available services
No input parameters.
List Shipments
List all shipments
No input parameters.
Track Shipment
Track a shipment by waybill
| Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Waybill waybill | Yes | text |
Tips
- waybill_number → events history.
FAQ
- vs Bob Go?
- Bob Go aggregates multiple carriers (incl. TCG). Direct TCG API for direct customers with TCG accounts; Bob Go for best-rate comparison.