Traders

Ntice Search Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Commodity Trader to join their high-calibre trading team. This role is aimed at sharp traders with a strong track record in physically traded commodities, excluding grains. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing short-term trading strategies, providing market insights, and managing trading portfolios while ensuring compliance and efficiency. An established network within the South African commodity market is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience trading a physically traded commodity excluding grains.
• Proven profitability managing a trading book.
• Strong industry network and established market relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term trading strategies.
• Analyse market trends to drive informed trading decisions.
• Provide market commentary and performance insights.

Skills

Trading physically traded commodities

Market analysis and pricing dynamics

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Execution skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-graduate qualification

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

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert