Grain Procurer - VKB Grain, GWK Douglas Region, Douglas at VKB Group

Job description

• Responsible for the physical procurement of grains and oilseeds, through procuring, logistics, derivative trading and hedging, market analysis, customer relationships, risk management and strategy implementation of the department., quantity and cost.
• Establish relationships with new producers and ensure excellent customer service by providing professional and innovative agricultural advice and services.

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
• Completed Safex APD exam 
• Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle
• Clear Criminal Record
• Good administration skills
• Computer Literate: MS Office Package

Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimising the Broker’s function within the rules and regulations prescribed by the JSE
• 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
• Stay abreast of new and relevant JSE Hedging procedures, standards and practices that are available

Skills

• Conflict management skills
• 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

Closing Date 14 June 2026