Trader: Grain and Oilseeds at GWK Beperk/Limited

Responsible for the trading of physical grains and oilseeds and related derivative instruments, through procurement, merchandising, logistics, derivative trading and hedging, market analysis, customer relationships, risk management, position management and strategy implementation of the department. Furthermore, ensures profitability of the department through all actions and enduring growth in market share.

Key Tasks

• Perform Market Analysis
• Procurement and Merchandising
• Manage the position and grain book
• Manage Contract Execution and logistics
• Trading of Derivatives
• Manage the performance of the Business unit/division
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Manage risks
• Execute departmental strategic plans
• Innovate/renew business and processes
• Establish a GWK culture
• Manage the Business unit/division budget
• Manage assets
• Ensure controls are in place
• Report on financial matters
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Manage client services
• Ensure competitive products and services

Requirements

• NQF Level: 7 - National Certificate / Advanced Diploma / BTech Degree / Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in a similar role: > 2-4 years
• Experience in the agricultural industry: > 6 years
• Registered Persons Examination to trade Agricultural derivatives on the JSE