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 Wage

  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Trade brokers - from RF236,477 to RF551,426 per month - 2025.
  • A Trade brokers typically earns between RF236,477 and RF748,536 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between RF241,548 and RF766,050 per month for a working week of 40 hours.

Job Definition

  • 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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