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Study Logistics

BCom or Diploma in Logistics

Plan and manage the movement and storage of goods, coordinating transport, warehouses, information and service requirements.

R38 370 to R78 570 first-year fees

* From Business Management, the closest field we research.

Study time
3 years at UJ
School subjects
Differ by programme: see the examples below
Programme examples

Working abroad 2.8 of 5

From Business Management, the closest field we research.

Score out of 5. Tap a country for steps and visas.

  1. 3UKOpen door · low demand
  2. 3IrelandOpen door · low demand
  3. 3USAOpen door · low demand
  4. 3CanadaOpen door · low demand
  5. 3AustraliaOpen door · low demand
  6. 3New ZealandOpen door · low demand
  7. 3UAEOpen door · low demand
  8. 3NetherlandsRecognised, paperwork only · low demand
  9. 2GermanyExams or bridging · low demand

AI outlook

From Business Management, the closest field we research.

TransformingAI is reinventing the daily work

Unlicensed office work built on documents, communication and analysis: the kind of work AI tools already help with most. Expect the role to evolve quickly and new kinds of roles to appear alongside it.

Hands-on In-person care Licensed & accountable

How AI changes each field

What you study

  • Transport systems
  • Warehousing and inventory
  • Distribution planning
  • Operations and business analytics

Careers

  • Logistics coordinator
  • Transport planner
  • Warehouse operations analyst

Where to study 3

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Diploma in Logistics

University of Johannesburg · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

First-year tuition (2026): R38 370 to R78 570

Requirements

UJ 2027: English level 4; Mathematics level 3 OR Technical Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5; APS 24 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 26 with Mathematical Literacy.

Selection subject to academic ranking and available places.

BCom (Management Sciences), focal area Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Stellenbosch University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

First-year tuition (2026): R59 587

Requirements

Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation), Mathematics 60%, and English or Afrikaans Home Language 50% or English or Afrikaans First Additional Language 70%. The 2027 selection criteria are higher: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations with Logistics Management

North-West University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

Requirements

NWU 2027 example: Mathematics level 3, English level 4 and APS 24. Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark, 3 years.

Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply.

Your qualification route
  1. Compare logistics-specific qualifications with broader supply-chain programmes.
  2. Complete the qualification and seek practical exposure to transport, inventory or distribution.
  3. Build analytical and operational experience before taking responsibility for larger systems or teams.

Logistics focuses on movement and storage. Supply-chain management also connects procurement, production and the wider network.

Sources (2) · guide reviewed 2026-09-25

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General information, not immigration or legal advice. Researched 2026-10-10.