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1

Position Overview

Glencore is recruiting graduates for its Commercial Graduate Programme within the Commercial / Trading division based in Melrose, Johannesburg. This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for recent graduates and final-year students looking to build a career in commodity trading, logistics, finance, risk, and business development.


The programme offers a market-related remuneration package, depending on qualification and experience, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking long-term growth in the global commodities and trading sector.

1

Position Overview

Glencore is recruiting graduates for its Commercial Graduate Programme within the Commercial / Trading division based in Melrose, Johannesburg. This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for recent graduates and final-year students looking to build a career in commodity trading, logistics, finance, risk, and business development.


The programme offers a market-related remuneration package, depending on qualification and experience, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking long-term growth in the global commodities and trading sector.

1

Position Overview

Glencore is recruiting graduates for its Commercial Graduate Programme within the Commercial / Trading division based in Melrose, Johannesburg. This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for recent graduates and final-year students looking to build a career in commodity trading, logistics, finance, risk, and business development.


The programme offers a market-related remuneration package, depending on qualification and experience, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking long-term growth in the global commodities and trading sector.

1

Position Overview

Glencore is recruiting graduates for its Commercial Graduate Programme within the Commercial / Trading division based in Melrose, Johannesburg. This is an entry-level graduate opportunity designed for recent graduates and final-year students looking to build a career in commodity trading, logistics, finance, risk, and business development.


The programme offers a market-related remuneration package, depending on qualification and experience, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking long-term growth in the global commodities and trading sector.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or currently final year)

  • Qualification in STEM, Finance, Economics, or similar field

  • Availability to start anytime during 2027

  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good time management and organisational ability

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment

  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Power BI

  • Python or programming knowledge

  • Previous internship or exposure to trading / finance environments


NB: All applications may be subject to background and verification checks during recruitment.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or currently final year)

  • Qualification in STEM, Finance, Economics, or similar field

  • Availability to start anytime during 2027

  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good time management and organisational ability

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment

  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Power BI

  • Python or programming knowledge

  • Previous internship or exposure to trading / finance environments


NB: All applications may be subject to background and verification checks during recruitment.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or currently final year)

  • Qualification in STEM, Finance, Economics, or similar field

  • Availability to start anytime during 2027

  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good time management and organisational ability

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment

  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Power BI

  • Python or programming knowledge

  • Previous internship or exposure to trading / finance environments


NB: All applications may be subject to background and verification checks during recruitment.

2

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (completed or currently final year)

  • Qualification in STEM, Finance, Economics, or similar field

  • Availability to start anytime during 2027

  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Good time management and organisational ability

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial environment

  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills


Advantageous:

  • Experience using Power BI

  • Python or programming knowledge

  • Previous internship or exposure to trading / finance environments


NB: All applications may be subject to background and verification checks during recruitment.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Supporting commercial teams in daily trading operations

  • Assisting with logistics and traffic coordination

  • Supporting risk management and middle-office functions

  • Analysing market and operational data

  • Assisting with business development activities

  • Improving operational processes and reporting

  • Rotating across commercial business functions for broader exposure


Tip: This programme is highly competitive. Candidates with strong analytical skills, resilience, and commercial awareness will stand out during screening and assessments.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Supporting commercial teams in daily trading operations

  • Assisting with logistics and traffic coordination

  • Supporting risk management and middle-office functions

  • Analysing market and operational data

  • Assisting with business development activities

  • Improving operational processes and reporting

  • Rotating across commercial business functions for broader exposure


Tip: This programme is highly competitive. Candidates with strong analytical skills, resilience, and commercial awareness will stand out during screening and assessments.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Supporting commercial teams in daily trading operations

  • Assisting with logistics and traffic coordination

  • Supporting risk management and middle-office functions

  • Analysing market and operational data

  • Assisting with business development activities

  • Improving operational processes and reporting

  • Rotating across commercial business functions for broader exposure


Tip: This programme is highly competitive. Candidates with strong analytical skills, resilience, and commercial awareness will stand out during screening and assessments.

3

Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

  • Supporting commercial teams in daily trading operations

  • Assisting with logistics and traffic coordination

  • Supporting risk management and middle-office functions

  • Analysing market and operational data

  • Assisting with business development activities

  • Improving operational processes and reporting

  • Rotating across commercial business functions for broader exposure


Tip: This programme is highly competitive. Candidates with strong analytical skills, resilience, and commercial awareness will stand out during screening and assessments.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Exposure to world-class commodity trading operations

  • Hands-on commercial experience from day one

  • Structured graduate development and mentorship

  • Career growth in global trading and logistics

  • Opportunity to work with international teams and markets


Tip: If you have projects involving Excel dashboards, Power BI, Python, or financial analysis, highlight them clearly in your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Exposure to world-class commodity trading operations

  • Hands-on commercial experience from day one

  • Structured graduate development and mentorship

  • Career growth in global trading and logistics

  • Opportunity to work with international teams and markets


Tip: If you have projects involving Excel dashboards, Power BI, Python, or financial analysis, highlight them clearly in your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Exposure to world-class commodity trading operations

  • Hands-on commercial experience from day one

  • Structured graduate development and mentorship

  • Career growth in global trading and logistics

  • Opportunity to work with international teams and markets


Tip: If you have projects involving Excel dashboards, Power BI, Python, or financial analysis, highlight them clearly in your CV.

4

What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

  • Exposure to world-class commodity trading operations

  • Hands-on commercial experience from day one

  • Structured graduate development and mentorship

  • Career growth in global trading and logistics

  • Opportunity to work with international teams and markets


Tip: If you have projects involving Excel dashboards, Power BI, Python, or financial analysis, highlight them clearly in your CV.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Academic transcripts

  • Supporting qualifications / certificates


Ensure CV includes:

  • Academic achievements

  • Technical skills (Excel, Python, Power BI)

  • Internship or project experience

  • Leadership or extracurricular activities


  • Closing date: 01 August 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will not be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Glencore careers page.


Tip: Incomplete applications or missing academic documents may lead to automatic disqualification.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Academic transcripts

  • Supporting qualifications / certificates


Ensure CV includes:

  • Academic achievements

  • Technical skills (Excel, Python, Power BI)

  • Internship or project experience

  • Leadership or extracurricular activities


  • Closing date: 01 August 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will not be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Glencore careers page.


Tip: Incomplete applications or missing academic documents may lead to automatic disqualification.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Academic transcripts

  • Supporting qualifications / certificates


Ensure CV includes:

  • Academic achievements

  • Technical skills (Excel, Python, Power BI)

  • Internship or project experience

  • Leadership or extracurricular activities


  • Closing date: 01 August 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will not be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Glencore careers page.


Tip: Incomplete applications or missing academic documents may lead to automatic disqualification.

5

Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Updated CV

  • Academic transcripts

  • Supporting qualifications / certificates


Ensure CV includes:

  • Academic achievements

  • Technical skills (Excel, Python, Power BI)

  • Internship or project experience

  • Leadership or extracurricular activities


  • Closing date: 01 August 2026

  • Apply early — late submissions will not be accepted

  • Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official Glencore careers page.


Tip: Incomplete applications or missing academic documents may lead to automatic disqualification.

6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Who can apply?

Final-year students or recent graduates available to start during 2027.

Is experience required?

No formal experience is required, but internships or relevant project experience are advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button and submit your application via the official Glencore website before 01 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. Graduates can progress into trading, risk management, logistics, commercial analysis, and leadership roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Who can apply?

Final-year students or recent graduates available to start during 2027.

Is experience required?

No formal experience is required, but internships or relevant project experience are advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button and submit your application via the official Glencore website before 01 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. Graduates can progress into trading, risk management, logistics, commercial analysis, and leadership roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Who can apply?

Final-year students or recent graduates available to start during 2027.

Is experience required?

No formal experience is required, but internships or relevant project experience are advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button and submit your application via the official Glencore website before 01 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. Graduates can progress into trading, risk management, logistics, commercial analysis, and leadership roles.


6

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We’ve got answers.


What qualifications are required?

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Who can apply?

Final-year students or recent graduates available to start during 2027.

Is experience required?

No formal experience is required, but internships or relevant project experience are advantageous.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button and submit your application via the official Glencore website before 01 August 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. Graduates can progress into trading, risk management, logistics, commercial analysis, and leadership roles.


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