Senior Frozen Fish Trader

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time R368 000 - R552 000 per year

Job description: 

To lead and grow the frozen fish trading portfolio by leveraging deep industry experience, market knowledge, and a robust network of buyers and sellers. Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing deals across high-value and low-value frozen fish categories, ensuring profitability, compliance, and strategic market expansion.

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Grade 12 / Matric
  • Degree in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain or Fisheries
  • 10+ years' experience in frozen fish trading with clear success in SADC markets
  • Deep knowledge of low-value fish trading (especially horse mackerel, mackerel, mullet, sardines)
  • Proven ability to manage forex exposure and complex logistics
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic lens and high follow-through
  • Fluent in English (Afrikaans, Portuguese or French a plus will advantageous)

Responsibilities: 

  • Own the trade: Source, negotiate, and close frozen fish deals (mackerel, sardines, horse mackerel, hake) across SADC and export markets
  • Activate your network: Bring your book of buyers and suppliers — and watch it grow with our support
  • Drive profitability: Maximize margins, manage forex risk, and execute with full control over pricing, volumes, and deal structures
  • Build the business: Design a long-term trading and sourcing strategy that scales — including regional hires, market expansion, and product mix growth (including high-value fish)
  • Travel with purpose: Stay close to suppliers, customers, and logistics partners across key trade lanes
  • Lead with compliance: Ensure documentation, health, origin, and sustainability standards are watertight

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