Energy Trader — Fast-Paced Markets, Bonus Potential

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 650,000 - 900,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus
Health and retirement benefits
Advanced trading tools
Career growth in energy trading
Dynamic Bloemfontein environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an energetic Energy Trader in Bloemfontein to optimize the company’s energy position. You will buy and sell electricity, natural gas, and related commodities, applying market knowledge and risk controls to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in energy or commodity trading, with strong analytical and decision-making skills suitable for a fast-paced market. A performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits accompany this key role.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years in energy or commodity trading or related markets.
  • Strong understanding of energy market dynamics and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor energy market trends and identify trading opportunities.
  • Execute trades for electricity, natural gas and related commodities.
  • Develop short- and long-term trading strategies to optimize portfolio performance.
  • Manage trading risk in line with policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide market insights and reports to senior management.

Skills

Energy markets
Risk management
Analytical skills
Trading platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering
Master’s degree or MBA (plus)

Tools

Trading platforms
Market data tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an energetic Energy Trader in Bloemfontein to optimize the company’s energy position. You will buy and sell electricity, natural gas, and related commodities, applying market knowledge and risk controls to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in energy or commodity trading, with strong analytical and decision-making skills suitable for a fast-paced market. A performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits accompany this key role.

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