Job Location : Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Application Deadline : Feb 13, 2026
Purpose of this role:
- The Commercial Trader for the Middle East Trading Region will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing new market opportunities, and managing customer relationships in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
- This role requires a commercially astute individual with deep market knowledge, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex trade flows between growers and clients in the perishable fruit sector.
Key Performance Areas:
- Strategic Market Development & Planning
- Negotiation and Trading
- Program and Client Management
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Communication and Team Collaboration
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant tertiary commercial qualification (BCom, Business Management, Logistics or equivalent).
- 3 – 5 Years’ experience in marketing, sales, or trading within the perishable produce industry.
- Comprehensive understanding of fruit logistics, export documentation, and global trading systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset.
How to Apply for this job
Interested and qualified? Go to Helderberg Personnel on webapp.placementpartner.com to apply
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