Courses required to become a Retail Buyer in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Retail Buyer in South Africa, offered at Boland TVET College, Buffalo City TVET College and Capricorn TVET College, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 53 courses across 53 South African institutions (2 public universities, 1 private institution and 50 TVET colleges) that lead to becoming a Retail Buyer: 50 National Certificate (Vocational)s, 2 Diplomas and 1 Bachelor's Degree. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Arts, Design & Media course category.

Where to study to become a Retail Buyer in South Africa

The 2 public universities, 1 private institution and 50 TVET colleges listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Retail Buyer. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Retail Buyers (2)

2 courses across 2 universities lead toward a career as a Retail Buyer, including the Diploma in Clothing Management and Diploma in Fashion Production. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Retail Buyers (1)

One option here: the Bachelor of Business Administration in Retail Management at Regenesys Business School. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

TVET Colleges that Offer Courses for Retail Buyers (50)

50 courses across 50 tvet colleges lead toward a career as a Retail Buyer, including the National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Retail Buyer

53 courses

Universities (2)

Durban University of Technology logo

Diploma in Clothing Management

DUT · Diploma · 3 years
See requirements

Private Colleges (1)

TVET Colleges (50)

Boland TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Boland TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Buffalo City TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Buffalo City TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Capricorn TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Capricorn TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Central Johannesburg TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Central Johannesburg TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Coastal KZN TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Coastal KZN TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
College of Cape Town logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

College of Cape Town · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Eastcape Midlands TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Eastcape Midlands TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Ehlanzeni TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Ehlanzeni TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Ekurhuleni East TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Ekurhuleni East TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Ekurhuleni West TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Marketing

Ekurhuleni West TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements