Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Supply Chain Management | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Supply Chain Management at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree that develops graduates with expertise in logistics, procurement, inventory management, operations, and the strategic management of supply chains across global and local value networks. Students learn to optimise the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to end customers — a critical competency for South Africa's manufacturing, mining, retail, and agricultural sectors that depend on efficient supply chains. The programme covers topics including purchasing, warehousing, transportation, demand planning, and supply chain sustainability, preparing graduates for management roles in some of South Africa's most complex and strategically important operations. UP's Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences produces supply chain graduates sought after by major South African retailers, manufacturers, and logistics companies.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%); APS: 30 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Supply Chain Manager – Oversee procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution for South African retailers, manufacturers, or mining companies to optimise cost and service delivery.
Procurement Manager – Lead strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation for South African organisations under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
Logistics Manager – Manage transportation, warehousing, and last-mile distribution for South African businesses and logistics service providers including DHL, Transnet, or Imperial.
Operations Manager – Oversee production planning, inventory management, and facility operations for South African manufacturers or retail distribution centres.
Supply Chain Analyst – Model, analyse, and optimise supply chain networks and inventory policies for South African organisations using data analytics and supply chain management software.

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