Commodity Trader (South Africa)
Staff Focus • cape town, cape town • Posted June 14, 2026
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and procure maize, soybeans, and derivative products within South Africa
- Conduct ongoing market analysis, monitoring local pricing trends, crop conditions, and supply/demand dynamics
- Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned to local market conditions
- Execute trades end-to-end, including buying, selling, and contract negotiation
- Build and maintain strong relationships
- Identify and develop new trading opportunities within the local market
- Work closely with logistics and operations teams to ensure efficient execution and delivery
- Manage the full trade lifecycle, from deal structuring through to delivery and payment
- Apply risk management principles, including exposure management and basic hedging where applicable
- Ensure all trades are executed in line with compliance and contractual requirements