Where to Study E-commerce and Digital Business in South Africa in 2025

Published 1 month ago• 2 minute read

South Africa’s digital economy is booming, with (RMB 2020) and the broader digital sector expected to contribute by the same year (Trade.gov 2024). This surge—driven by (Mordor Intelligence 2025)—demands skilled professionals in and . Whether you’re eyeing a career in , , or , the right education is key.

South Africa’s digital landscape is thriving. The post-COVID (Trade.gov 2024), with (Trade.gov). rose from (Trade.gov), fueling demand for expertise in , , and (43 million connections by 2025, up from 17 million in 2020). The aims to boost and , aligning education with industry needs (NDP 2023). With (Stats SA 2023) and from SA universities (EduRank 2024), the academic foundation is robust.

These rankings blend , , , and , sourced from , , , and local data. Costs are 2024-2025 estimates.

: . with e-commerce electives. (EduRank 2024).

: . (NQF Level 6). (Rosebank 2024).

: . . Application deadline: (Nucamp 2025).


UCT	60,000–80,000	Digital Transformation	52,000	85%
SU	50,000–70,000	Digital Entrepreneurship	47,000	80%
Wits	60,000–80,000	E-commerce Platforms	38,000	87%
UNISA	18,000–22,000	E-marketing, Accessibility	N/A	N/A
MANCOSA	20,000–30,000	Digital Marketing	N/A	90% (Completion)

: Degrees alone don’t guarantee jobs—.

: UNISA/MANCOSA for ; UCT/Wits for prestige ().

: Online (UNISA, MANCOSA) vs. campus (UCT, SU).

: (Wits, UJ) or digital marketing (MANCOSA, Rosebank).

Career Goals: Startups? SU. Corporate? UCT.

Conclusion: Your E-commerce Future Starts Here

South Africa’s e-commerce and digital business education scene in 2025 is world-class, with UCT, SU, Wits, UNISA, and MANCOSA leading the charge. From R18,000/year at UNISA to R80,000/year at UCT, these programs align with a R225 billion market and 75% internet reach. Whether you’re in Johannesburg’s 5,000+ online businesses or Cape Town’s tech hub, your degree can unlock R300,000–R1 million+ salaries (Payscale 2024). Start at www.uct.ac.za, www.unisa.ac.za, or **www.mancosa.co.za**—your digital career awaits in 2025!