Grain Trader

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture
Reference: SW006093/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, based in Stellenbosch, is looking for a commercially minded Grain Trader to join their agricultural trading team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification and 5+ years grain trading experience in grain trading, commodity trading, or agricultural marketing.

The purpose of this role:
Originating, trading, and managing grain positions across the South African market, while building strong relationships with producers, buyers, and logistics partners.

Key Responsibilities

Source, buy, and sell grains (e.g. maize, wheat, soybeans, sunflower) in line with market opportunities
Monitor local and international commodity markets, price movements, and supply/demand trends
Negotiate contracts with farmers, millers, exporters, and other counterparties
Manage trading positions, margins, and risk exposure
Coordinate logistics, storage, and delivery of grain with internal and external partners
Maintain accurate trading records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
Build and maintain strong relationships across the agricultural value chain

Minimum Requirements

A relevant tertiary qualification
5 Years’ + proven experience in grain trading, commodity trading, or agricultural marketing
Strong understanding of the South African grain market and SAFEX
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

Advantageous

Established network within the South African grain industry
Experience with exports, imports, or cross-border trading
Knowledge of risk management and hedging strategies

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.