R160,090
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 10k
MEDIAN
ZAR 160k
90%
ZAR 250k
The average salary for a Junior Buyer is R160,090
Base Salary
R10k - R250k
Bonus
R2k - R60k
Total Pay
R59k - R257k
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What Do Junior Buyers Do?
Junior Buyer Tasks
- Assist buyers and managers with writing purchase orders, buying merchandise, and managing inventory.
- Research suppliers to determine which ones fit company pricing and quality objectives.
- Advise retail outlets how to price products based on purchase price and market trends.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
61.1%
Male
38.9%
This data is based on 18 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
45%
Dental
15%
Vision
15%
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