Animal Proteins Trader, Pietermaritzburg

By-Products Trader
Midlands, KZN

A dynamic company specializing in the supply of agricultural commodities, raw inputs, and agricultural produce to and from Southern Africa is seeking a BY-PRODUCTS TRADER for Feed Inputs in Natal Midlands.
This position offers a market-related salary plus commission.

We are looking for traders with experience in supplying high-quality energy, protein, and fiber feed components to poultry, swine, and cattle operations. The ideal candidate will be a commodity dealmaker, supply chain coordinator, and market strategist, ensuring that feed manufacturers and livestock producers across South Africa and the wider SADC region have the right inputs at the right price, delivered on time.

Key responsibilities include:

- Sourcing and procurement of by-products such as Maize Bran, Wheat Bran, Maize Germ Meal, Soya Hulls, Cottonseed Meal, Soya Bean Meal, and Sunflower Oilcake from farmers and processors.
- Negotiating pricing based on supply and demand, harvest outlook, and exchange rates.
- Selling to feed manufacturers, poultry and feedlot operators, and large farming groups.
- Building long-term supply contracts.
- Arranging transport (road/rail) and storage (silos, warehouses).
- Managing cross-border shipments to the SADC region.
- Identifying supply gaps in neighboring countries and developing new customers in Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe to expand volumes and trading routes.

Essentials for the role include
-Two to Five years of experience in agri trading of beans (Soybeans/Soybean Oilcake) in the SADC region. Candidates should live and work in the Natal Midlands, with the possibility of remote work.

If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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