Agricultural Trader (Trainee)

SUMMARY:
A well-established national business in the food and agriculture sector is looking for a Trainee Trader to join its meat trading team. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for someone with a BCom Agriculture or similar background who wants to learn the commercial side of the meat industry from the ground up.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll start by getting close to the admin, systems, pricing, stock, customer and supplier processes that keep trading moving. From there, you’ll grow into a more active trading role, learning how deals are structured, relationships are built, and margins are managed in a fast-moving market.

This role suits someone sharp, practical and eager to build a long-term career in the agricultural trading space. Experience is welcome, but attitude, willingness to learn and a genuine interest in the meat trade matter most.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Assist with trading administration, documentation and follow-ups
• Support traders with pricing, orders, stock information and market updates
• Liaise with internal teams, customers and suppliers
• Learn the full meat trading process from admin through to deal-making
• Build industry knowledge and progress into a trading-focused role

Requirements

• Interest in agriculture, meat trading, food supply or commodities
• Strong admin skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with numbers, pricing and commercial information
• Previous experience in agriculture, food or trading would be advantageous
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans / English)

Education

• BCom Agriculture or similar qualification preferred
• Strong academic background helpful, but not the only deciding factor

Soft Skills

• Eager to learn and grow
• Confident communicator
• Practical, reliable and organised
• Commercially minded with a good work ethic

Remuneration

• The proposed salary for this entry level role is R15k - R20k per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.