Commodity Specialist

7 months ago


Durban, South Africa Talent 101 Full time

You'll be at the forefront of edible oil trading activities. From executing trading strategies to managing supplier contracts and optimizing profitability, your expertise will drive our success.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Hold a Bcom Accounting degree or a similar qualification.
- Showcase a proven track record in commodity trading, preferably in edible oil or agricultural commodities.
- Possess knowledge of risk management techniques and financial instruments used in commodity trading.
- Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems, and market analysis tools.
- Exhibit exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From R50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you know what a Commodity Specialist is?
- Have you traded in Agricultural Commodities such as:
Grains: Wheat, corn, rice, oats, etc.
Soft Commodities: Coffee, cocoa, sugar, cotton, etc.
Livestock: Cattle, hogs, poultry, etc.
- Have you traded in any of the following edible oils such as:
Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Corn Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil, Peanut Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Avocado Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Walnut Oil, Safflower Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Almond Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Hempseed Oil, Mustard Oil, Hazelnut Oil



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