Zest Fruit (Pty) Ltd, a leading South African exporter of high-quality fresh produce, is seeking a Commercial Trader to join their team based in Stellenbosch (starting date early 2026).

The Commercial Trader for the Middle East Trading Region will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing new market opportunities, and managing customer relationships in alignment with Zest Fruit’s strategic goals. This role requires a commercially astute individual with deep market knowledge, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex trade flows between growers and clients in the perishable fruit sector.

Key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): *Strategic Market Development and Planning *Negotiation and Trading *Program and Client Management *Compliance and Risk Management *Communication and Team Collaborationt *All other tasks related to the role.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary commercial qualification (e.g., BCom, Business Management, Logistics or equivalent);

• 3–5 years’ experience in marketing, sales, or trading within the perishable produce industry;

• Comprehensive understanding of fruit logistics, export documentation, and global trading systems;

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal;

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines;

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a collaborative team mindset;

• Proficiency in MS Office.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 13 November 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.