If you’re considering a career in the corporate world, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree could be a great option. A BCom qualification offers various career paths, including Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Economics, Auditing, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Information Systems, Taxation, and many more.
To help you understand potential earnings in the commerce sector, we’ve provided a salary range (per annum) for a few commerce-related careers. These figures vary based on your level of education, experience, and location.
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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
Leading companies like Investec, Old Mutual, Coronation, and Metropolitan are offering bursary programmes to support students with strong academic potential. These companies aim to assist current and future commerce students by covering the costs of their education, ultimately contributing to the growth of the industry.
Bursaries and scholarships are typically awarded to students who meet the following criteria: South African citizenship with a valid ID, strong academic performance (particularly in subjects like Mathematics, Accounting, and English), demonstrated financial need, leadership skills, teamwork abilities, analytical thinking, and effective communication.
Here is a List of Bursaries in the Commerce Field For 2025:
Standard Bank Commerce Bursary
Toyota Commerce Bursary
Moshal Program
Investec Bursary
FNB Bursary