Job Description
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
Develop and execute short-term trading strategies across South Africa, balancing opportunity with disciplined risk management
Analyse market trends, pricing dynamics, and emerging developments to drive informed trading decisions
Provide clear market commentary and performance insights to senior leadership
Actively monitor market conditions and adapt strategies in real time
Manage and optimise self-directed trading portfolios to deliver consistent profitability
Build and maintain strong relationships across the commodity value chain
Collaborate with traders, risk, and operations teams to improve execution and efficiency
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and market requirements
Produce accurate, timely reports on trading activity and performance
Required Skills
3-5+ years' experience trading a physically traded commodity (unfortunately Candidates with grain-only trading backgrounds will not be shortlisted)
Proven profitability managing your own trading book
Strong industry network and established market relationships
Deep knowledge of the South African commodity market
Excellent negotiation, planning, and execution skills
Commercially astute, analytically strong, and decisive
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
Leadership capability and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Post-graduate qualification advantageous but not essential