2x Grain Trader - VKB Grain, GWK area of Operations at VKB Group

Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Bachelor’s Degree e.g. B.Com Agricultural Economics and Risk Management / International Trade
• 2 years’ relevant experience
• Registered Persons Examination to trade Agricultural derivatives on the JSE / SAIFM
• Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
• Clear Criminal Record
• Good administration skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procurement of physical grains and oilseeds in the GWK area of operations
• Manage Contract Execution and logistics
• Ensure that contract execution and administration is done according to procedure and contract terms.
• Trading of Derivatives and hedging
• Confirm orders with producers to expedite delivery.
• Establish and manage relationships with producers and ensure sustainable growth of the company
• Effective communication of fundamental market factors on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to all clients
• Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.
• Identify opportunities for the purchase of grains and oilseeds
• Provide agricultural advice services;
• Ensure maximum market share.
• Proactively identify possible risks and ensure timely action to limit and/or prevent risks

Skills Required

• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong negotiation/persuasive skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Negotiation
• Planning
• Communication skills in both Afrikaans and English;
• Organisational skills
• Good administration skills
• Maintaining Long term relationships
• Strong marketing skills