CareerPlan

Energy Trader - Power Markets

South AfricaRemoteFull-time2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Managing positions and executing strategies within volatile power markets to optimize the purchase and sale of electricity.

Role type

Energy Trader (Power Markets)

Builds

Physical and financial trades in day-ahead, real-time, and ancillary services markets

Domain

Energy / Power Markets

Required skills

Market analysis, risk management, negotiation, communication, decision-making under pressure

Preferred skills

Trading platforms, energy market data providers

Technologies

Trading platforms, energy market data providers

Responsibilities

Execute physical and financial trades in various power markets; Develop and implement trading strategies based on market analysis, weather forecasts, and grid conditions; Monitor market prices, supply/demand balances, and regulatory changes; Manage and mitigate trading risks; Collaborate with power operations team for asset scheduling; Maintain trading records and provide P&L reports

Seniority

Mid-level (3+ years experience)