Senior Frozen Fish Trader
Abantu Staffing SolutionsCape Town, South Africa17 days ago
Job descriptionOwn the trade : Source, negotiate, and close frozen fish deals (mackerel, sardines, horse mackerel, hake) across SADC and export markets Activate your network : Bring your book of buyers and suppliers — and watch it grow with our support Drive profitability : Maximize margins, manage forex risk, and execute with full control over pricing, volumes, and deal structures Build the business : Design a long-term trading and sourcing strategy that scales — including regional hires, market expansion, and product mix growth (including high-value fish) Travel with purpose : Stay close to suppliers, customers, and logistics partners across key trade lanes Lead with compliance : Ensure documentation, health, origin, and sustainability standards are watertight
Job description :
To lead and grow the frozen fish trading portfolio by leveraging deep industry experience, market knowledge, and a robust network of buyers and sellers. Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing deals across high-value and low-value frozen fish categories, ensuring profitability, compliance, and strategic market expansion.
Minimum Requirements :
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Degree in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain or Fisheries
- 10+ years’ experience in frozen fish trading with clear success in SADC markets
- Deep knowledge of low-value fish trading (especially horse mackerel, mackerel, mullet, sardines)
- Proven ability to manage forex exposure and complex logistics
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic lens and high follow-through
- Fluent in English (Afrikaans, Portuguese or French a plus will advantageous)
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