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Entry-level Logistics Coordinator salary in South Africa

What first-year logistics coordinators actually earn in South Africa, the path from entry to mid-level, and the hourly rate behind those monthly numbers.

Starting pay
R12 000/mo
After 1–2 years
R22 000/mo
Hourly rate
R69–R127/hr

What you'll earn as a junior logistics coordinator

  • Most first-year logistics coordinators start between R12 000 and R22 000 per month.
  • That works out to roughly R69–R127 per hour on a 40-hour week.
  • Education path: Logistics diploma or equivalent.
  • Typical experience needed at entry: Warehousing.
  • Within 3–5 years, mid-level pay rises to around R30 000/month.

From entry to mid-level

Within 3–5 years, mid-level logistics coordinator pay rises to around R30 000/month - a 150% increase over your starting salary.

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