COMMODITY TRADER

My client is seeking an experienced Commodity Trader to join a high-calibre trading team based in Cape Town. This role is suited to commercially sharp traders with a strong track record in physically traded commodities - excluding grains

This is an opportunity to trade in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where insight, discipline, and execution matter

What You'll Do

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  Develop and execute short-term trading strategies across South Africa, balancing opportunity with disciplined risk management

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  Analyse market trends, pricing dynamics, and emerging developments to drive informed trading decisions

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  Provide clear market commentary and performance insights to senior leadership

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  Actively monitor market conditions and adapt strategies in real time

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  Manage and optimise self-directed trading portfolios to deliver consistent profitability

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  Build and maintain strong relationships across the commodity value chain

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  Collaborate with traders, risk, and operations teams to improve execution and efficiency

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  Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and market requirements

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  Produce accurate, timely reports on trading activity and performance

Required Skills

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  3-5+ years' experience trading a physically traded commodity (unfortunately Candidates with grain-only trading backgrounds will not be shortlisted)

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  Proven profitability managing your own trading book

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  Strong industry network and established market relationships

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  Deep knowledge of the South African commodity market

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  Excellent negotiation, planning, and execution skills

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  Commercially astute, analytically strong, and decisive

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  Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trust

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  Leadership capability and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

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  Post-graduate qualification advantageous but not essential

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert