Energy Trader

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Trader to join the operations team in Tembisa. You will optimize buying and selling of energy commodities, manage risk, and drive profitability in a dynamic market.

In this hybrid role, you will work with market analysts, risk managers, and operations staff to execute trading strategies and balance strategic decisions with hands-on market interaction.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• Proven energy/commodity trading experience.
• Strong understanding of SA energy markets and pricing.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency with trading platforms and financial software.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.

Aufgaben

• Execute energy trading strategies across electricity, gas and derivatives.
• Monitor market trends, prices, and news for opportunities and risks.
• Manage energy portfolio for pricing and reliability.
• Collaborate with risk team to monitor positions within limits.
• Develop relationships with suppliers, customers, and exchanges.
• Analyze trade performance and report profitability to management.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business

Tools

Trading platforms

Financial software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Energy Trader to join their operations team in Tembisa . This role is crucial for optimizing the buying and selling of energy commodities, managing risk, and ensuring the company's profitability in the dynamic energy market. You will work closely with market analysts, risk managers, and operations staff to execute trading strategies. This hybrid position offers the chance to be part of a critical function within the energy supply chain, balancing strategic decision-making with hands‑on market interaction to achieve optimal outcomes for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute short-term and long-term energy trading strategies across various markets, including electricity, natural gas, and associated derivatives.
• Monitor market trends, news, and price movements to identify trading opportunities and potential risks.
• Manage the company's energy portfolio to ensure optimal pricing and supply reliability.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to monitor and control trading positions within approved limits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with energy suppliers, customers, and exchange participants.
• Analyze trade performance and provide regular reports on market activity and profitability to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in energy trading, commodity trading, or a closely related financial market role.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, including supply and demand dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and pricing mechanisms in South Africa .
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in trading platforms and financial software.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the energy sector.