10 Highest-Paid Coaches in Betway Premiership in 2024: Kaizer Chiefs Nabi Salary Tops the List

The South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) is a hotbed for coaching talent, and with that talent comes hefty paychecks. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 highest-paid coaches in the PSL for 2024, highlighting their salaries and what their hefty earnings might signify:

1. Nasreddine Nabi (Kaizer Chiefs) – R783,000 per month:

Nabi’s arrival at Kaizer Chiefs comes with a hefty pay rise. He is expected to earn a staggering €40,000 per month, a 33.5% increase on his former salary in Morocco. This translates to a cool R783,000 monthly, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

2. Manqoba Mngqithi (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Over R700,000 per month:

Mngqithi, the “senior coach” at Sundowns, is part of a powerful coaching trio at the perennial PSL powerhouse. Their high salaries emphasize Sundowns’ commitment to maintaining dominance through financial muscle.

3. Rhulani Mokwena (Former Mamelodi Sundowns Coach) – Over R700,000 per month:

Mokwena, the former manager at Sundowns, joins Mngqithi in the top earners’ bracket. This trio’s hefty salaries demonstrate Sundowns’ investment in a winning coaching formula.

4. Steve Komphela (Mamelodi Sundowns) – Over R700,000 per month:

The experienced Komphela completes the Sundowns’ high-earning coaching triumvirate. Their collective salaries raise questions about whether other teams can compete solely on tactics, without similar financial backing.

5. José Riviero (Orlando Pirates) – Around R700,000 per month:

Riviero, the manager of Orlando Pirates, sits just behind the Sundowns trio. His salary reflects the pressure and expectations associated with managing one of South Africa’s biggest clubs.

6. Eric Tinkler (Cape Town City) – Around R700,000 per month:

Tinkler, the coach at Cape Town City, joins Riviero in the “chasing pack” behind Sundowns. Their salaries suggest these clubs are serious contenders for the PSL title.

7. John Maduka (Royal AM) – Over R600,000 per month:

Maduka, the coach of Royal AM, enters the elite group of coaches earning over R600,000. This signifies Royal AM’s ambition to challenge the established PSL giants.

8. Brandon Truter (Sekhukhune United) – Over R600,000 per month:

Truter, the coach of Sekhukhune United, joins Maduka in the high-earners’ bracket. This indicates Sekhukhune United’s intent to become a major force in the PSL.

9. Steve Barker (Stellenbosch FC) – R400,000 per month:

Barker’s salary at Stellenbosch FC highlights the significant financial gap between the top earners and the rest of the league. This disparity raises questions about the financial sustainability of high coaching salaries.

10. Kaitano Tembo (Not currently coaching) – R500,000 per month (Sekhukhune United):

Tembo, who recently left Sekhukhune United, is included to show the level of compensation a top coach can command, even if currently unattached to a club.