CareerPlan

Energy Trader (Power Markets)

Vereeniging, EmfuleniFull-time2026-10-30
On-site

Core

Execute trades for electricity and related derivatives in various power markets to achieve profit targets and optimize the energy portfolio.

Role type

Energy Trader (Power Markets)

Builds

Electricity and derivative trading positions

Domain

Energy / Power Markets

Required skills

Electricity market structures, pricing mechanisms, trading principles, risk management, quantitative analysis, Excel, trading platforms

Preferred skills

South African energy market regulations, Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering

Technologies

Excel, trading platforms

Responsibilities

Execute trades for electricity and related derivatives, Monitor real-time market data and news, Analyze supply and demand fundamentals and weather patterns, Develop and implement trading strategies, Manage trading positions within risk limits, Collaborate with risk management team, Provide market insights to senior management, Ensure accurate trade settlements and reporting

Seniority

Mid-Senior (3-5 years experience)