Paul van Zyl

Commodity Trader at Benietha Veevoere

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

About

Accomplished, driven and results-orientated Commodity Trader with experience, together with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International trade and a Honours degree in International Trade. I am currently working as a Commodity Trader , learning about local and international markets as well as everything concerning buying and trading. I am young, energetic and flexible. * I am a team player with good leadership skills. * I am reliable, dependable, proactive and a go-getter. * I am confident in myself as well as in my abilities. * I have great communication skills together with team-working, problem-solving and decision-making skills. * I am comfortable to talk in front of others * I am an aspiring Trader who is passionate about trade and finding new opportunities. * I always strive to make a success of every opportunity or situation. * I believe that the road to success is in your own hands and that you have the choice deciding the road you want to take.

Experience

  • Commodity Trader at Benietha Veevoere (Pty) Ltd
    Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

    Trading various agricultural commodities / raw materials used for mixing animal feed. Sourcing the raw materials, negotiating price, organizing logistics and scheduling. Daily marketing , customer communication and market research to stay on-top of trends. Ensuring that admin, accounts and contracts are in place and up to date.

  • Benietha Veevoere (7 yrs 9 mos)
    • Commodity Trader
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

    • Agricultural Commodity Trader
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

    • Agricultural Commodity Trader
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

  • Junior Buyer at De Heus Voeders B.V.
    Jan 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Purchasing, Trading, Logistics, Scheduling, Raw material planning, Tenders on a national basis Weekly market reports Recons and spreadsheets Communicating with customers and branches daily regarding stock positions

  • Examiner and assessor for International Trade - 2nd year students at North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr

    Had to supervise during exams and tests. Had to evaluate tests, exams and assignments as well as give feedback and assistance afterwards. Had to input marks/scores.

  • Bartender and Assistant Referee at Hoërskool Reitz
    Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 · 2 mos

    I had to take stock, serve drinks, open up and close the bar, supervise over other bartenders and handle difficult customers. I was assistant referee for the rugby games during the week which is a National rugby week.