Transport & Aviation
Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
You get goods from factory to shelf, on time and at the right cost.
- Starting salary
- R15 000 – R28 000
- Job demand
- Growing fast
- Key subjects
- Mathematics, Business Studies
What do they do?
You get goods from factory to shelf, on time and at the right cost.
A day in the life
You plan routes and stock, negotiate with suppliers, track deliveries and solve delays.
Skills you need
- Planning
- Negotiation
- Data
- Calm under pressure
School subjects that help
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
How long does it take?
3 main steps after school, usually 1–3 years of study, or longer at university.
Study path
- 1High school
- 2Logistics degree or diploma
- 3Supply chain officer
- 4Manager
Ways in: University degree · University of Technology · TVET College · Work-based training. University is not the only route.
Where can I study?
- Stellenbosch University
- University of Johannesburg
- University of South Africa
- Nelson Mandela University
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- TVET Colleges nationwide
Admission requirements differ by institution, always check the official website.
What can I earn?
Entry level
R15 000 – R28 000
per month (estimate)
Mid career
R32 000 – R58 000
per month (estimate)
Experienced / senior
R65 000 – R130 000+
per month (estimate)
Estimated salary ranges only. Salaries vary based on experience, qualification, industry, location and employer.
How to start preparing now
- • Organise a school delivery or fundraiser
- • Learn spreadsheets
- • Study how a shop gets stock
Try this career
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