Trader - Southern Africa - Oil

Page Executive; Kariega; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy and commodities group is seeking a strategic trading professional to focus on regional fuel trading in Lusophone Africa. This role involves developing pricing models, managing logistics, and executing trading opportunities while contributing to broader commercial initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess at least five years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and fluency in Portuguese.

Benefits

Excellent salary and bonus

Qualifications

• Around five years of experience in trading, downstream/retail oil, upstream oil, or mining/infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of regional logistics networks including the Tanz-Moz and Beira corridors.
• Outgoing, confident approach in building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a centralized pricing model across regional trade flows.
• Monitor and analyze competitor pricing and market trends.
• Lead trucking and logistics strategy, including contract management.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial instincts

Fluency in Portuguese

Education

Relevant academic background

Job description

• Strategic trading role within a leading global energy and commodities group
• Focus on regional fuel tradingand market development in Lusophone Africa

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the commodities and energy supply chain, with a strong presence across Africa.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Africa and as part of a fast-paced, commercially focused regional trading team, you will:

• Develop and maintain a centralized pricing model across regional trade flows and logistics
• Monitor and analyse competitor pricing and market trends
• Lead trucking and logistics strategy, including contract management and fleet development
• Manage exposure and inventory through the Beira terminal
• Identify and execute trading opportunities in collaboration with sales and business development teams
• Contribute to broader commercial initiatives, including potential M&A activities

The Successful Applicant

You have a trader profile with around five years of experience in trading, downstream/retail oil, upstream oil, or mining/infrastructure, supported by a relevant academic background. You have strong commercial instincts and a solid understanding of regional logistics networks, including the Tanz-Moz and Beira corridors. You have fluency in Portuguese. You have an outgoing, confident approach and are comfortable building relationships both internally and externally. Additionally, you have an analytical mindset, capable of interpreting market trends, managing exposure, and contributing to pricing strategies that drive profitability.

This role can be based in Maputo, Luanda, or South Africa.

What's on Offer

Excellent salary and bonus