End-to-End Commodities Trader — Desk Operator

Ssutra Consultancy; South Africa; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ssutra Consultancy is seeking an Operator for the New Ventures Commodities Trading Desk in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role spans the full trade lifecycle, from sourcing and logistics to financing, sales and operations, executing trades hands-on under senior leadership.

You will help grow traded volume and margin per tonne while maintaining disciplined counterparty credit and compliance, acting with commercial hustle and initiative in year one.

Formación

• 3–5 years' experience in physical commodity trading, with exposure to sourcing, logistics, trade finance, or sales.
• Hands-on involvement in trade execution or support.
• Familiarity with trade finance instruments (LCs, PXF, warehouse receipts).
• Knowledge of South African logistics infrastructure and its friction points.
• Entrepreneurial, high-agency mindset and initiative.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Sourcing & origination: identify and build supplier relationships in SA and the region.
• Logistics & execution: coordinate movement, liaise with freight forwarders, ensure quality control.
• Trade financing: assist structuring financing alongside partners and treasury.
• Sales & marketing: build offtake book and negotiate terms.
• Operations & trade management: manage contract to settlement and ensure compliance.

Conocimientos

Sourcing & Origination

Logistics Management

Trade Financing

Sales & Marketing

Commercial Negotiation

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Communication Skills

Descripción del empleo

Ssutra Consultancy is seeking an Operator for the New Ventures Commodities Trading Desk in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role spans the full trade lifecycle, from sourcing and logistics to financing, sales and operations, executing trades hands-on under senior leadership.

You will help grow traded volume and margin per tonne while maintaining disciplined counterparty credit and compliance, acting with commercial hustle and initiative in year one.