Commerce Bursaries South Africa 2025
If you want to pursue a career in the “corporate world”, you should consider studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. Some of the BCom qualifications you can pursue include: Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Economics, Auditing, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Information Systems, Taxation and many more.
For those who are interested in finding out how much you could earn once you are qualified and have entered the commerce sector, we have put together a (per annum) salary range for a few commerce related career paths. Please keep in mind that the salary differs according to your level of qualification, years of experience and city that you work in.
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Economic Analyst: between R72 000 and R580 000
Accountant: between R120 000 and R500 000
Marketing Manager: between R122 000 and R605 000
Human Resources Manager: between R119 000 and R587 000
Internal Auditor: between R135 000 and R480 000
Financial Accountant: between R182 000 and R509 000
Business Development Manager: between R194 000 and R844 000
Auditing Manager: between R230 000 and R602 000
Tax Manager: between R248 000 and R925 000
Finance Manager: between R289 000 and R758 000
Information Systems Audit Manager: between R306 000 and R840 000
Financial Manager: between R324 000 and R824 000
There are many big name companies like Investec, Old Mutual, Coronation and Metropolitan who are offering bursary programmes to deserving students with strong academic potential. These companies are reaching out to current and future commerce students to help cover the costs of their studies and to help the youth, thereby helping the future of the organisation.
Bursaries and scholarships are usually awarding to students who fit the following criteria: South African citizen with a valid ID document, achieved good results in Matric (particularly in Mathematics, Accounting and English), proven that they require tertiary funding, able to lead as well as work within a team, analytical thinker and strong communicator.
SA Bursaries has compiled the biggest list of Commerce bursaries, scholarship and funding opportunities in South Africa for 2025 studies – scroll down to find your field of study:
- Asset Management
- Business-related (Business Admin, Business Management, Business Science)
- Corporate Governance
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Fiscal and Public Policy
- General Commerce
- Human Resources
- Investment
- Marketing
- Purchasing and Buying
- Risk Management
- Sales and Retail
- Transport Economics
ASSET MANAGEMENT BURSARIES FOR 2025
Asset managers are there to assist in all aspects of an assigned portfolio, from administrative aspects to capital, financial and operational aspects. Asset managers are generally known as those who work within the financial sector, managing investments on behalf of their clients.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Asset Management sector, here are some options for you:
BUSINESS RELATED BURSARIES (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS SCIENCE) FOR 2025
Business relations refers to the connection of all entities engaging within a business. This includes relationships with stakeholders, employers, employees, partners, associates, vendors, customers, banks, stockbrokers, sales leads, service providers, and the media.
Business Administrator and Business Science: The responsibility of a Business Administrator is to make decisions on behalf of the business as well as oversee many aspects of its activities and operations. They are in charge of supervising staff, whilst also focusing on areas such as accounting, finance, and marketing.
Business Science and Business Administration are very similar. Business Administration is simply adopted whilst Business Science is the process of looking at the actual function (i.e. ways to help solve the business problems.) To obtain a qualification in Business Science/ as a Business Administrator, you will need to learn and complete a 2 year Associates Degree. With this Degree, you could find a career in Office Management or Project Coordination. Once you have completed your Degree you can then go on to obtain a 2 year MBA, whereby you can step into the role of a CEO or CFO.
Business Management: Business Managers are responsible for handling all aspects of a business (sometimes being a business owner.) The responsibilities of a Business Manager include directing companies strategies, goals, and activities to ensure the success of a business. A Business Manager oversees all departments such as marketing, sales, finance, operations, and human resources as well as managing supervisors, employees, and department managers. To become a Business Manager, you will need a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a relevant field and years of experience. Other skills that are essential to a business manager are problem-solving, decision making, and leadership.
If this sounds like a career path you would be interested in pursuing, you should apply for these Business Related Bursaries (including Business Administration, Business Management, Business Science):
- ABSA BMI Bursary
- ABSIP Bursary
- Access Trust Bursary
- Adapt IT Bursary
- BANKSETA / UKZN Outstanding Student Debt Fund
- BCE Foodservice Equipment Bursary
- Bester Bursary & Graduate Development Programme
- Bridgestone Bursary
- Capitec Bank Bursary
- Cipla Bursary
- Department of Tourism Bursary
- Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
- Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
- Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
- ETDP SETA Bursary
- FASSET Bursary
- Fairtree Bursary
- Foskor Bursary
- Grandslots Bursary
- Hollywood Foundation Bursary
- Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary
- INSETA Bursary
- Investec Bursary
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary
- J.P. Morgan Bursary
- Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
- Kumba Iron Ore Bursary
- Langeberg Municipality Bursary
- Land Bank Bursary
- Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Bursary
- MANCOSA Bursary
- Moses Kotane Institute Bursary
- Musina Local Municipality Bursary
- Naspers Bursary
- Ngodwana Energy Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursaries
- Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship
- Pretune SIM Card Bursary
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Bursary
- Pyrotec Bursary
- Rio Tinto/ Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) Bursary
- Rothschild & Co Foundation Scholarship
- Sakhikamva Foundation Bursary
- Sasha Laurel Bursary
- Sasria Bursary
- Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
- SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
- South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
- Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary
- Transnet Bursary
- Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary
- TSIBA Business School Bursary
- Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
- Volkswagen Community Trust Bursary
- Voltex Bursary
- W&RSETA Bursary
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BURSARIES FOR 2025
Corporate governance is the systems of processes, practices and rules which a company is directed and controlled by. Corporate governance includes balancing the interests of customers, suppliers, shareholders, managers, financiers, community and government.
Unfortunately there are no bursaries available for Corporate Governance at the moment.
ECONOMICS BURSARIES FOR 2025
Economics is a social science study that consists of the distribution, production, and consumption of goods and services. It studies how society makes decisions about how to allocate resources whilst focusing on the actions of human beings. The building blocks of economics are trade and labour, with economics having the responsibility to determine methods that will achieve the best results.
Economics is one of the key principles in business and management, as it allows you to think of many approaches that will aid in solving problems.
A Degree in Economics will give you a high level of statistical and mathematical skills which you can apply in many sectors. Some students choose to study Economics at a Master’s level, however, it is not a necessity. Some possible jobs you could get with a Degree in Economics include: Economist; Data Analyst, Financial Risk Analyst; Accountant; Financial Planner; Financial Consultant; Econometric Researcher; Actuary or a role in the Public Sector.
If this sounds like a career path you would be interested in pursuing, you should apply for these Economics Bursaries:
- ABSIP Bursary
- Agribusiness Centenary Bursary
- BANKSETA / UKZN Outstanding Student Debt Fund
- Bergrivier Municipality Bursary
- Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Bursary
- Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary
- Canon Collins Scholarship for Economic Justice
- Canon Collins Sol Plaatje Scholarship
- Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary
- Capitec Bank Bursary
- Cenfri Bursary
- Cipla Bursary
- City of Cape Town Bursary
- Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) Bursary
- Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Bursary
- Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi South32 Bursary
- Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
- Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary
- Fairtree Bursary
- FirstRand Foundation Trust Bursary
- Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary
- Department of Tourism Bursary
- Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (EC) Bursary
- Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Bursary
- Genesis Educational Foundation (GEFT) Bursary
- Grand Gaming Bursary
- HORTGRO Bursary
- Imperial Stellenbosch University Bursary
- Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary
- INSETA Bursary
- Investec Bursary
- ISFAP Bursary
- Islamic Relief Bursary
- J.P. Morgan Bursary
- JDK Benefit Trust Bursary
- JSE Empowerment Fund (JEF) Bursary
- Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme
- KAS-SAIIA-Scholarship
- Limpopo Provincial Treasury Bursary
- Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
- Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality Bursary
- Masakh’iSizwe (Department of Transport and Public Works) Bursary
- Mercedes-Benz Bursary
- Milliman Scholarship
- Monocle Foundation Bursary
- Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- Musina Local Municipality Bursary
- NESP Scholarship
- North West Provincial Government Bursaries
- Oasis Bursary
- Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary
- Overberg District Municipality Bursary
- Overstrand Municipality Bursary
- Pretune SIM Card Bursary
- Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary
- Pyrotec Bursary
- Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) Bursary
- Rothschild & Co Foundation Scholarship
- Saldanha Bay Municipality Bursary
- Santam Bursary
- SARB Economics Bursary
- Sasria Bursary
- SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
- South African Reserve Bank Bursary
- Standard Bank Bursary
- Stanlib Bursary
- Stellenbosch Municipality Bursary
- Swartland Municipality Bursary
- Talksure Bursary
- TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority) Bursary
- Theewaterskloof Municipality Bursary
- TOTAL Bursary
- UWC/ INSETA Bursary
- Vhembe District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
- VKB Group Bursary
- W&RSETA Bursary
- West Coast District Municipality Bursary
- Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary
ENTREPRENEURSHIP BURSARIES FOR 2025
If this sounds like a career path you would be interested in pursuing, you should apply for these Entrepreneurship Bursaries:
- Black Management Forum (BMF) Bursary
- GrandWest Bursary
- ISFAP Bursary
- IU Scholarship
- Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) Bursary
- MANCOSA Bursary
- Motsepe Foundation Bursary
- Nestlés Future Talent Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursaries
- Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary
FISCAL AND PUBLIC POLICY BURSARIES FOR 2025
Fiscal analysts gather financial data, this data is then compiled into a spreadsheet, and thereafter the analysis of financial activity for top level management. They assist with preparing reports, developing and monitoring budgets and tracking market trends, as well as analyzing company budget and financial activities and estimating upcoming income and expenses.
The average annual salary for a entry-level financial analyst is around R315 000, while the average annual salary for a professional financial analyst is around R360 000.
Unfortunately there are no bursaries available for Fiscal and Public Policy at the moment.
GENERAL COMMERCE BURSARIES FOR 2025
Commerce refers to the exchanging of services or goods amongst different businesses (it is the action of trading amongst many economic agents.) Globally, commerce is responsible for increasing the well-being of people by providing essential goods, services, and many jobs. Commerce is important to society for a number of factors- it aids in industrial developments, it aims to satisfy the growing wants of consumers, it increases both the income and wealth of its country, it aids in increasing the standard of living, it creates a number of job opportunities, it aids in the expansion of aids to trade (i.e. banks, transport sectors, technology, etc.), it creates a relationship between producers and consumers, it enhances international trade, it helps developing countries increase their GDP, and it helps societies during emergencies (such as natural disasters.)
Qualifications related to general commerce are considered a qualification in Economic Management Science (EMS.) There are many EMS qualifications that relate to marketing, some are Higher Certificates in Banking, Marketing, and Tourist Management; Diplomas in Administrative Management, Marketing Management, and Local Government Finance, Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management; and Bachelor Degrees in Businesses Informatics, Financial Management, and Transport and Logistics.
Possible careers one could enter once they obtain their qualification are working in a Bank, Insurance, Investments, Capital Market, Company Secretary, Accounting and Taxation, Cost and Work Accountant, Actuaries, Cost, and Management Accountant, as well as a Certified Financial Planner.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the General Commerce sector, here are some options for you:
- African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) Bursary
- Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Bursary
- Astron Energy Bursary
- AVI Limited Bursary
- Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Bursary
- BANKSETA / UKZN Outstanding Student Debt Fund
- Bridgestone Bursary
- Calvin and Family Group (CFG) Bursary
- Coronation Fund Managers Exceptional Student Bursary
- Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Bursary
- Donald White/ Mandla A. Ndwanya Memorial Fund Bursary
- Emfuleni Local Municipality Bursary
- Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality Bursary
- FASSET Bursary
- Feenix Student Debt Bursaries
- FirstRand Foundation Trust Bursary
- Gallagher Foundation Scholarship
- Garden Cities Bursary
- General Electric Bursary
- Grand Gaming Bursary
- Hexagon Trust Bursary
- Indwe Risk Services Bursary
- Investec Bursary
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary
- ITHUBA Bursary
- Joe Morolong Assmang Bursary
- Johannesburg Stock Exchange Bursary
- Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
- Mhlathuze Water Bursary
- Moshal Scholarship Program
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- Naspers Bursary
- Nestlés Future Talent Bursary
- Netcare Bursary
- North West Provincial Government Bursary
- Old Mutual Imfundo Trust Scholarship
- Power Group Bursary
- Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)
- Rand Refinery Bursary
- SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-cdt) Bursary
- Standard Bank Bursary
- TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority) Bursary
- The Paul Mthimunye Bursary Fund
- Truworths Bursary
- Volkswagen Community Trust Bursary
- WOA Fuels & Oils Bursary
- Zululand Anthracite Colliery Bursary
HUMAN RESOURCES BURSARIES FOR 2025
As a human resources specialist, you are responsible for the recruitment of new employees, as well as screening, interviews and placement. HR specialists may also handle payroll and benefits, as well as employee relations and training.
HR officers must ensure that their company employs the correct balance of staff with regards to experience and skills and to ensure that training and development opportunities are available to employees to better their performance and therefore achieve company goals.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Human Resources sector, here are some options for you:
- Alfeco Bursary
- BankSETA CPUT Bursary
- BEKA Schréder Bursary
- BCE Foodservice Equipment Bursary
- Bombela Bursary
- Brand South Africa Bursary
- Bridgestone Bursary
- Capitec Bank Bursary
- Cipla Bursary
- CSG Bursary
- Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) Bursary
- Dalitso Bursary
- de Beers Bursary
- dentsu SA Bursary
- DRDGOLD Bursary
- Drakenstein Municipality Bursary
- Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary
- Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
- FinX BEE Bursary
- Grand Gaming Bursary
- GrandWest Bursary
- Harmony Bursary
- Hollywood Foundation Bursary
- Imerys Refractory Bursary
- Impala Platinum/ Implats Bursary
- JDK Benefit Trust Bursary
- John Thompson Bursary
- Land Bank Bursary
- LegalWise Bursary
- Lonmin Bursary
- MANCOSA Bursary
- Marula Platinum Bursary
- Mbuyelo Bursary
- Mitsubishi Power Africa Bursary
- Mossel Bay Municipality Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- MTN Bursary
- Nestlés Future Talent Bursary
- Ngodwana Energy Bursary
- Northam Zondereinde Mine Bursary
- Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary
- Pyrotec Bursary
- Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Bursary
- Ratlou Local Municipality Bursary
- Roche Diagnostics Bursary
- Rosond Bursary
- Samancor Chrome Bursary
- SANRAL Bursary
- Sakhikamva Foundation Bursary
- Sasha Laurel Bursary
- Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
- South32 HMM Bursary
- South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
- TOTAL Bursary
- Tourvest Bursary
- Toyota South Africa Motors Bursary
- Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary
- Tronox Bursary
- W&RSETA Bursary
- West Coast District Municipality Bursary
INVESTMENT BURSARIES FOR 2025
Investment fund managers are those who provide financial services and advice to both corporate and private clients regarding many investment matters, to help clients invest their money in the best way possible – this includes buying and selling investment share, trusts and bonds.
Investment analysts are those who provide financial advice, information and recommendations to
fund managers, stockbrokers and stock market traders, which has been derived from global investment data.
The average annual salary for a Portfolio Manager (entry level) is around R322 000.
The average annual salary for an Investment Analyst is around R303 000.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Investment sector, here are some options for you:
- ABSIP Bursary
- BANKSETA / UKZN Outstanding Student Debt Fund
- Fairtree Bursary
- Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary
- J.P. Morgan Bursary
- INSETA Bursary
- Investec Bursary
- Land Bank Bursary
- Momentum Investments Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- Pretune SIM Card Bursary
- Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary
- Sasria Bursary
- Standard Bank Bursary
- Stanlib Bursary
- TCTA (Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority) Bursary
- Talksure Bursary
- UWC/ INSETA Bursary
MARKETING BURSARIES FOR 2025
The main aim of all employees within the Marketing field is to maximise profits by developing and implementing sales strategies that match customer needs and promoting these ideas, goods or services to the public.
Marketing is an activity that incorporates many processes for communication, creativity, delivery, as well as the exchanging of offerings that are valuable to a company’s customers, partners, clients, and society. Marketing research is responsible for creating the link between the marketer and their audience by using information to identify and create marketing opportunities, actions, performance, and processes. Marketing research collects information and data from society/clients and analyses this data to find the best possible solutions. Marketing is essential to society as it informs and educates consumers, allowing them to learn about what is the best product/ service they may need to fulfill their needs. Marketing also helps society as a whole by being the driving force within the marketing, production, and finance industry.
Qualifications one could obtain in Marketing are a Bachelors/ Honours/ Masters of Philosophy in Marketing, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Bachelors of Commerce in Marketing Management Science, Bachelors of Business Administration/ Diploma/ Higher Certificate in Marketing Management. Possible careers in Marketing are a Market Research Analyst, Digital Marketing Analyst, Social Media Marketing Manager, Product Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, and more.
Here are the average annual salaries for positions within the Marketing sector:
Marketing Assistant: R124 000
Marketing Executive: R132 000
Marketing Coordinator: R173 000
Digital Marketing Manager: R300 000
Marketing Manager: R323 000
Online Marketing Manager: R330 000
Online Marketing Specialist: R540 000
Marketing Director: R790 000
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Marketing sector, here are some options for you:
- Abey Mokgwatsane & ACA Bursary
- AVI Limited Bursary
- Baker Hughes Bursary
- BankSETA CPUT Bursary
- Barloworld Education Trust Bursary
- BCE Foodservice Equipment Bursary
- BEKA Schréder Bursary
- Bester Bursary & Graduate Development Programme
- Bombela Bursary
- Brand South Africa Bursary
- Bridgestone Bursary
- British American Tobacco Bursary
- Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Bursary
- Capitec Bank Bursary
- Cipla Bursary
- Clockwork Empowerment Fund Bursary
- Daimler Truck Southern Africa (DTSA) Bursary
- dentsu SA Bursary
- Eastern Cape Office of the Premier Bursary
- Education Empowerment and Development Fund (EEDF) Bursary
- FMCSA Ford Bursary
- Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) Bursary
- Grandslots Bursary
- GrandWest Bursary
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Bursary
- Hollywood Foundation Bursary
- INSETA Bursary
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park Bursary
- ITHUBA Bursary
- JDK Benefit Trust Bursary
- Katapult Business School Bursaries
- Loeries Creative Future Scholarship
- MANCOSA Bursary
- Mhlathuze Water Bursary
- Mondia Media Bursary
- MSC Business College Bursary
- MTN Bursary
- N3TC Bursary
- Nestlés Future Talent Bursary
- Northam Zondereinde Mine Bursary
- Northern Cape Provincial Government Bursary
- Oasis Bursary
- Pyrotec Bursary
- Roche Diagnostics Bursary
- Sakhikamva Foundation Bursary
- Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) Bursary
- South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
- Talksure Bursary
- TBWA Bursary
- Tiger Brands Bursary
- TOTAL Bursary
- Tourvest Bursary
- Toyota South Africa Motors Bursary
- Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary
- UWC/ INSETA Bursary
- University of Johannesburg W&RSETA Bursary
- VKB Group Bursary
- Volkswagen Community Trust Bursary
- W&RSETA Bursary
- WOA Fuels & Oils Bursary
PURCHASING & BUYING BURSARIES FOR 2025
Purchasing agents (also known as “buyers” or “purchasers”) are responsible for buying supplies for their company to use or resell to customers. Buyers or purchasers use their negotiation and persuasion skills to find the best deals.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Purchasing and Buying sector, here are some options for you:
RISK MANAGEMENT BURSARIES FOR 2025
Risk managers are responsible for advising companies of any potential risks to the existence or profitability of the company. Risk managers identify and assess risks, create plans to implement should things go wrong and find ways to reduce, transfer or avoid risks for companies.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Risk Management sector, here are some options for you:
- ABSA BMI Bursary
- Absa Bursary
- Aon Bursary
- Bergrivier Municipality Bursary
- Breede Valley Municipality Bursary
- Cape Agulhas Municipality Bursary
- Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Bursary
- Capitec Bank Bursary
- Department of Correctional Services Bursary
- Department of Tourism Bursary
- FirstRand Foundation Trust Bursary
- Gauteng Provincial Treasury Bursary
- Hessequa Local Municipality Bursary
- Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Bursary
- INSETA Bursary
- KwaDukuza Municipality Bursary
- KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries
- Land Bank Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- MTN Bursary
- Ngodwana Energy Bursary
- Oudtshoorn Municipality Bursary
- Overberg District Municipality Bursary
- Overstrand Municipality Bursary
- Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Bursary
- National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) Bursary
- Prince Albert Municipality Bursary
- Rand Water Bursary
- Saldanha Bay Municipality Bursary
- Santam Bursary
- South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
- Stanlib Bursary
- Stellenbosch Municipality Bursary
- Swartland Municipality Bursary
- Talksure Bursary
- Theewaterskloof Municipality Bursary
- Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Bursary
- UWC/ INSETA Bursary
- VKB Group Bursary
- West Coast District Municipality Bursary
SALES & RETAIL BURSARIES FOR 2025
Sales and retail refer to finished goods/ services being purchased by consumers and businesses to fulfill their needs and wants. All these goods and services are at the end of the supply chain, where the goods are sold by the retailer. The supply chain works as follows: the beginning consists of raw materials and commodities, manufacturers then create the product that is sold/ used in the service, it then goes to wholesale sales where the goods and services are later distributed to the retailers, and the retailers then sell them to the consumers, thus ending the supply chain.
Sales and Retail are vital for society as it is an economic indicator. There are many companies involved in sales and retail (as seen in the supply chain) and thus, retail and sales are needed to not only run society and guarantee a smooth flow of goods and services but also guarantee job opportunities.
Possible qualifications relating to the Sales and Retail sector is a Higher Certificate in Retailing (generally the retail sector will not require many qualifications if you are starting at most entry-level jobs.) Some possible jobs in the retail industry are a Beauty Consultant, Buyer, Butcher, Cashier, Customer Service Representative, First-Line Supervisor, District Manager, Information Technology Co-ordinator, Human Resources Specialist, Branch Manager, Loan Officer, and more.
The average annual salaries for employees within the Sales/ Retail industry are:
Retail Sales Assistant: R54 000
Sales Associate: R82 000
Sales Consultant: R100 000
Retail Store Manager: R130 000
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Sales and Retail sector, here are some options for you:
- Baker Hughes Bursary
- Barloworld Education Trust Bursary
- BCE Foodservice Equipment Bursary
- INSETA Bursary
- MANCOSA Bursary
- Nestlés Future Talent Bursary
- Pyrotec Bursary
- Sakhikamva Foundation Bursary
- Sasha Laurel Bursary
- Shoprite Bursaries
- South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) Bursary
- Tourvest Bursary
- Toyota Tsusho Africa Bursary
- Truworths Bursary
- University of Johannesburg W&RSETA Bursary
TRANSPORT ECONOMICS BURSARIES FOR 2025
Transport Economics play a major factor in our economy, we may not see it right away, but every single product or person needed to be transported somewhere at least once in their life- whether this is for home, recreation, or work. The transport sector links directly with economics as it has to find financial solutions to various obstacles, such as congestion, pollution, infrastructure shortages, and more. As such, Transport Economics is responsible for successfully and accurately allocating resources that are scarce within the transport sector as well as to other economic sectors.
Possible qualifications and study fields one could embark on in Transport Economics is an Undergraduate Degree in Air Transport, Sea Transport, Retail Transport and Pipelines, Road Transport, Logistics Systems, Logistics Activities, and more. As for job opportunities, transport economists may serve government institutions, the private sector, and private transport companies as consultants.
The role of a transport economist is to use their skills to predict the demand (e.g. number of trips and favoured mode of transport) and supply (the maximum capacity the vehicle can handle) and look at ways to not only manage the finances relating to transport but also how to improve and expand the network and ultimately solve the challenges faced in the sector.
If you are looking for bursaries or funding for the Transport Economics sector, here are some options for you:
- Department of Transport Bursary
- Gauteng Dept of Roads and Transport Bursary
- Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Bursary
- Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust Bursary
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Bursary
- KwaZulu-Natal Government Bursaries
- Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety Bursary
- Masakh’iSizwe (Department of Transport and Public Works) Bursary
- Mpumalanga Provincial Government Bursary
- South African Road Federation Bursary
- Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary