Commercial Trade Support Administrator | Grain & Oilseeds Trading | Brackenfell
Frank Consult · Brackenfell, Western Cape
Overview
A grain and oilseeds commodity trading business in Brackenfell is looking for a Commercial Trade Support Administrator to keep their commercial team running smoothly. You will handle contracts, liaise with customers and suppliers, reconcile positions, and make sure trades are captured and reported accurately. If you have a head for detail and some commodity trading support experience, this permanent role offers solid benefits and a great team environment.
About the role
Our client, a grain and oilseeds commodity trading business, is seeking a Commercial Trade Support Administrator to support the commercial team with all functions related to physical trades. This is an in-office role based in Devonbosch, Brackenfell, reporting to the Commercial Trade Support Manager.
You will be the go-to person for contract administration, customer and supplier communication, position reconciliation, and accurate reporting of traded commodities. The role sits at the heart of the trading operation, so your attention to detail and ability to keep systems up to date will be highly valued.
Please note: This position is based in Brackenfell, Western Cape, and requires in-office attendance.
Requirements
- Proven experience in commercial support roles within grain and oilseeds commodity trading
- Strong understanding of global commodity markets and trading practices
- Knowledge of Incoterms, commodity costing and physical trade operations
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams
- Systems-focused with the ability to update systems, reconcile data and produce reports
- Self-driven and motivated, with commitment to integrity and professional conduct
Responsibilities
- Handle all communication and queries with customers and suppliers regarding contracts, logistics and trading
- Manage contracts, including timeous submission to counterparties and ensuring amendments are completed on the day requested
- Capture and report accurately and timeously on physical trades, including system updates, reconciliation and reporting
- Reconcile physical positions and support month-end profit and loss reconciliation as required
- Manage unpriced contracts in liaison with the commercial team
- Understand and apply Incoterms, commodity costing and different cost components to trades
- Ensure compliance with all business processes and audit requirements
- Communicate daily with the team on new, amended and physical trades to maintain alignment
Benefits
Medical aid, Provident fund, 13th cheque, Performance bonus
Job details
- Organisation
- Frank Consult
- Location
- Brackenfell, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When you apply for this Commercial Trade Support Administrator role, make sure your CV clearly shows any experience you have in commodity trading support, contract administration or logistics within the grain and oilseeds sector. The team will want to see that you understand Incoterms and can handle reconciliations accurately, so highlight examples where your attention to detail made a difference.
The interview process will likely include questions about how you manage multiple contracts and deadlines under pressure, so prepare a few real stories about times you kept systems and records spot on. It also helps to show that you are comfortable speaking to customers and suppliers directly. This is a permanent, in-office role in Brackenfell, so having reliable transport will be important. Good luck!
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