top 10 highest paid coaches in the psl in 2023

Top 10 highest-paid coaches in the PSL in 2024

Last updated on January 11th, 2024 at 11:22 am

The South African Premier Division is popularly known as PSL. The South African Premier Division is the premier men’s professional football league. Football is one of the most popular sports in Africa. PSL is the highest division in the league system of South Africa. The teams compete in PSL championships to win the prize, and their coaches play an important role in their success. Who are the top 10 highest-paid coaches in the PSL in 2024?

1. Arthur Zwane

Arthur Zwane is a South African professional football coach. Currently, he is the head coach of the Kaizer Chiefs, a South African professional football club based in Naturena. He earns around R800k per month. He is the highest-paid coach in the PSL in 2024. 

2. Manqoba Mngqithi 

Manqoba Mngqithi is one of the highest-paid coaches in the PSL in 2024. He is the “senior coach” of Mamelodi Sundowns, a South African professional football club based in Mamelodi. He earns around R770k per month. 

3. Rhulani Mokwena 

Rhulani Mokwena is the manager of Mamelodi Sundowns. He started his professional coaching career with Silver Stars. He also worked with Chippa United Football Club, a South African professional football club based in Gqeberha. He earns around R710k per month. 

4. José Riviero 

José Riviero manages the South Africa’s football club Orlando Pirates FC. José Riviero is one of the highest-paid and richest coaches in the PSL in 2024. He earns around R700k per month. 

5. Eric Tinkler 

Eric Tinkler is the current coach at Cape Town City FC. He earns around R650k per month. He has also worked with Chippa United and Maritzburg United. He is also one of the most popular footballers in Africa.

6. John Maduka 

John Maduka is the head coach of Durban, Chartswoth-based club Royal AM F.C. He earns around R610k per month, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the PSL in 2024. John Maduka used to play for Bloemfontein Celtic.

7. Brandon Truter

Brandon Truter is the seventh highest-paid coach in the PSL in 2024. He earns around R600k per month. He is the coach of Sekhukhune United FC, a South African soccer club based in Kempton Park. Football is a popular sport in South Africa.

8. Steve Komphela 

Steve Komphela is one of the highest-paid coaches in the PSL in 2024. He earns around R600k per month. He is the Senior Coach at Mamelodi Sundowns. Komphela has also managed the Maritzburg United, Golden Arrows, Kaizer Chiefs, and Bloemfontein Celtic.

9. Kaitano Tembo

Kaitano Tembo is yet to announce the next team he will be coaching in 2024. He managed Sekhukhune United FC until late 2022. He used to make R500k per month. The retired Zimbabwean footballer had played at the 1999, 2000 and 2003 COSAFA Cup and the 2004 African Cup of Nations.

10. Steve Barker

Steve Barker is currently managing the South African Premier Division club Stellenbosch F.C. Barker earns around R400k per month, making him the tenth highest-paid coach in the PSL in 2024.