25 International Trade jobs in South Africa

Requisition: 140876
Title: Relationship Manager: Global Trade
Closing Date: 08 August 2025
Location: Edenvale
Specialist Recruiter: William Mtsweni

Sales and Service

Relationship Management

Manage Self: Professional (MSP)

To market and sell Nedbank's Global Trade solutions to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders in order to achieve business objectives. To grow and retain the existing juristic clients business while focusing on acquiring new juristic clients to grow market share in line with Nedbank's business strategy.

• Offer / market Nedbank's Global Trade solutions / services to existing and prospective clients.
• Identify business opportunities within the market by engaging and partnering with relevant market and industry stakeholders.
• Identify business opportunities within Nedbank divisions by engaging and partnering with relevant stakeholders.
• Build sound professional relationships with all clients, especially with top clients (top 100 clients and PCP clients) and stakeholders (Internal and Industry).
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate Nedbank's values when interacting with clients and various stakeholders.
• Maintain and grow existing clients within the portfolio through cross sell and up-sell initiatives.
• Acquisition of new clients that require Global Trade.
• Achieve the Relationship Business Channel's Global Trade growth and client acquisition targets.
• Facilitate the structuring of complex and sophisticated Trade solutions.
• Identify and structure Working Capital Trade Finance Solutions.
• Facilitate specialised Global Solutions such as Host to Host integration, API's, ADLA's, and digital solutions as presented by Nedbank.
• Provide Advisory services including Trade (instruments - Incoterms), currency hedging, Trade Risk mitigation (Currency, payment, sovereign, bank, counterparty, logistics, insurance), Exchange Control, Market information.
• Cultivate and maintain a personal market presence (personal brand) and network.
• Act as a Global Trade subject matter expert (SME) to the Sales Frontline including Cross Border industry knowledge and Competitor information.
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy.
• Operate / manage within a matrix environment.
• Staying abreast with industry, market developments and legislation so to best advise Nedbank's clients and provide market intelligence / industry trends to internal stakeholders.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

• Any related National Diploma or Degree

• 5 years plus experience in Global Trade.
• Must have Sales experience.
• 5 years of Deal Structuring background
• 5 years of Trade Finane
• Global Trade sales experience within a banking environment, Extensive Cold Calling Experience (Hunter Mentality), minimum of two years Relationship Management Experience

• Telecommunications industry knowledge
• Knowledge of Global Markets operations
• Property Finance Knowledge
• Governance, risk and controls
• Banking procedures
• Principles of financial management
• Exchange control knowledge
• Building Customer Relationships
• High-Impact Communication
• Negotiation
• Decision Making
• Sustaining Customer Satisfaction

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

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Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/0009/06.
Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16).

For assistance please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

To market, sell and service Nedbank’s Trade and Working Capital solutions to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
To grow and retain the existing juristic client’s business while focusing on client sales and service to retain and grow market share in line with Nedbank's business strategy.

Sales related responsibilities:

• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
• Assist to seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
• Assist in ensuring that solutions are implemented effectively; within service level agreements; by communicating with internal support areas and external clients; identifying problems and escalating to the relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in ensuring that solutions provided comply with bank business requirements by helping in the management of client expectations and efficiency (quality and cost) of solutions provided.
• Assist in the management of risk and meet all compliance requirements by following all bank processes and legal requirements; helping to identify risks and assist in taking actions to mitigate them (identified risks)
• Assist in implementation of solutions by communicating with stakeholders, helping in identifying challenges and recommending solutions.
• Help in identify improvements for products/solutions and processes by providing feedback to relevant internal stakeholders and partners.
• Build relationships with internal client service teams by sharing knowledge and providing product training/upskilling and by reporting weekly on client interactions.
• Assist in ensuring that solutions are provided, and problems are resolved by monitoring implementation and following up on feedback.
• Assist in ensuring that the business meets the needs of the existing client base and increase Nedbank's market share through acquisition; cross-selling and up-selling.
• Assist in identifying business opportunities and acquiring new business through partnering with Business managers, Nedbank’s internal stakeholders and networking with relevant industries.
• Assist in retaining existing business by partnering with internal customer services teams to ensure that client needs and expectations are managed and met.
• Facilitate project implementation within specified timeframes and budgets by supervising progress, identifying deviations, and initiating corrective measures.
• Assist in maintaining client pipeline by regularly updating and managing the database.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
• Assist in obtaining buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.

Service-related responsibilities:

• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate Nedbank's values when interacting with clients and various stakeholders.
• Assist to onboard new to Bank Clients and new to Product clients.
• Assist in activating all clients digitally – Global Journeys and other Trade and Working Capital systems and client channels
• Provide feedback to the Trade and Working Capital specialists, coverage bankers, and clients on escalated sales and service matters
• Query outstanding evidence of transactions e.g. importation, sanction and Excon
• Manage and assist blocked clients.
• Manage escalated return of funds and non-receipt of payments.
• Liaison with IFI on outstanding payments and other related sales or service issues
• Manage sanctions related matters.
• Manage timeous query of overdue FECs and other related matters.
• Escalate to exchange control on outstanding applications and queries.
• Cultivate and maintain a personal market presence (personal brand) and network.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Acting as a point of escalation for complex customer issues, demonstrating good problem-solving skills and resolving conflicts in a professional and effective manner.
• Establish and oversee premium service standards and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of service requests, work orders and documentation, maintaining high attention to detail and quality.
• Proactively identify opportunities for service improvement, recommending and implementing process enhancements, tools or technologies.
  

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

• NQF Level 7 qualification form Institute of Bankers
• Level 7 Diploma or Degree in Sales and Marketing
• Level 7 Diploma or Degree in Commerce or Business Management
  

• 3 - 6 years Global Trade sales experience within a banking environment, Extensive Cold Calling Experience (Hunter Mentality), minimum of two years Relationship Management Experience

• Telecommunications industry knowledge
• Knowledge of Global Markets operations
• Property Finance Knowledge
• Governance, risk and controls
• Banking procedures
• Principles of financial management
• Exchange control knowledge
• Building Customer Relationships
• High-Impact Communication
• Negotiation
• Decision Making
• Sustaining Customer Satisfaction

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

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Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/0009/06.
Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16).

For assistance please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

• Manage and grow the Asia trade lane (both import and export), focusing on strategic markets and sectors
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with overseas agents, carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Provide key input to Air and Ocean Procurement to support product development and competitive pricing strategies
• Drive business development efforts to increase trade volumes and secure new opportunities on the Asia lane
• Monitor trade lane performance and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Work closely with the sales team to develop and implement trade lane-specific sales campaigns
• Ensure service excellence through consistent follow-up on shipments, resolving operational issues promptly
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the Asia trade region
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and compliance teams to ensure end-to-end service delivery
• Support customer pricing strategies and RFQ responses with relevant lane-specific information
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade regulations, customs compliance, and inco-terms
• Report on trade lane activities, sales performance, and forecasts to senior management

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (essential)
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree in Sales & Marketing (essential)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the clearing and forwarding industry
• Proven track record in international transportation , sales , and Asia trade lane management
• Strong understanding of air and ocean freight operations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY AFRICA BASED OR WILLING TO BE BASED IN AFRICA

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant similar field
2. 6+ years professional experience in Network Infrastructure roles
3. Possessing professional certifications in network and server management
4. Strong hands-on experience with virtualisation, backup and storage, and network technology and protocols

1. The Network Infrastructure Engineer will need to lead technical support to the development of the infrastructure systems and services
2. Define, order, and monitor installation and integration of hardware in the network, including routers, switches, servers, power systems, and cables
3. Plan, design, and deploy networks
4. Specify, test, and deploy new or enhanced servers, including applications and software services.
5. Carry out troubleshooting of servers and decide on prioritization during service breakdowns and partake in detailed research to determine the sources and resolve them
6. Support the existing LAN/WAN network environment and monitor routers, switches, and wireless infrastructure, making recommendations for updates where necessary.
7. Ensure operations workflows and server maintenance plans are working effectively, and suggest best practices
8. Continuously aid the improvement of performance, security system, and availability of systems and dependent ecosystems.
9. Ensure that mission critical and high availability systems are running at optimum capacity, with appropriate data backup, storage and recovery processes and practices in place.
10. Create and maintain technical documentation of the systems.
11. Manage switching, routing, firewalls, LANs, WLANs, TCP/IP, VPNs, and VoIP
12. Solid skills with virtualisation protocols and technologies such as VMware, Citrix, HyperV, and/or similar

IT Manager/Incharge required urgently for Manufacturing Group of Companies in Nigeria.

We are seeking an experienced professional who has worked in a group with multiple companies at different locations or with companies having a large workforce of 500+ users.

The ideal candidate should be an engineer who has spearheaded teams and also worked hands-on.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing IT infrastructure roles.
2. Overseeing multiple data center management.
3. Asset management.
4. Vendor management.
5. Security management.
6. Leading a team of local Nigerians.
7. Preparing management information systems (MIS).

Overseas experience is preferred but not mandatory.

The right professional must be sober, non-aggressive, non-confrontational, well-mannered, and down to earth.

Job location is Nigeria.

Please apply if you are willing to join immediately if we buy back the notice period.

Responsible for managing incoming stock from India and SKD plants. Liaising with the Sales Team to understand their monthly requirements. Ensuring stock for conversions is ordered from warehouses and delivered to SKD, Fitment Centres, and other suppliers.

Overseeing all conversion suppliers to ensure units are delivered on time and meet deadlines.

Allocating stock to dealers and assisting RSMs with queries regarding stock availability. Supporting the Fleet Manager with conversion requirements for units and ensuring timely delivery of units to fleet customers.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 23 years of experience in shipping and logistics management within the automotive industry.
• Proficient in computer software and tools, especially advanced Excel functions.
• Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent telephone manner, capable of handling sensitive and emotional conversations.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with Internal System Autocart.
• Understanding of the automotive industry.
• Inventory and logistics management, planning, and operations.
• Transport operations management.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping processes.

Key Skills:

• Air Freight, Federal Agencies, Data Entry, Customer Service, Freight Forwarders, Customs Clearance, AES, Customs Regulations, Process Documentation, External Customers, Necessary Documentation, DHL, Customs Brokers, Compliance, Logistics.

• Manage end-to-end import and export logistics for goods across national and international markets.
• Ensure full compliance with SARS customs regulations , permits, and international trade laws.
• Liaise with freight forwarders , clearing agents , and internal stakeholders to ensure timely shipment and delivery.
• Monitor and maintain documentation (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, CoO, etc.).
• Coordinate with internal investment teams and portfolio companies to ensure supply chain and trade efficiency.
• Track and report on costing, duty rates, rebates, tariffs, and HS codes .
• Resolve customs and shipping delays and handle exception management professionally.

• Proven experience as an Import/Export Controller (5+ years preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of customs procedures , shipping regulations , and trade compliance .
• Experience working with international markets and multi-country logistics.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in import/export software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

• Experience working within an investment holding company or across multiple business units.
• Familiarity with SAP, CargoWise, or similar logistics platforms .