Trade brokers

Trade brokers buy and sell commodities and shipping services, usually in bulk, on behalf of their own company or for customers on a commission basis.

Skill level: Skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Trade brokers earn a salary between R7 014 and R36 533 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Trade brokers ranges from R7 014 to R18 203.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R10 076 and R24 291 per month.

Duties and tasks

  • Establishing contact between buyers and sellers of commodities
  • Discussing buying or selling requirements of clients and giving advice accordingly
  • Buying and selling cargo space on ships
  • Negotiating purchase or sale of commodities and commodity futures
  • Finding cargo and/or storage space for commodities and negotiating freight, shipping and storage charges
  • Monitoring and analyzing market trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities and shipping services

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