Senior Frozen Fish Trader

1 week ago


Cape Town South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

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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