Location: Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time, Graduate Programme
Closing Date: 01 August 2026

Glencore, one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies, is inviting ambitious graduates to apply for its Commercial Graduate Programme, based in Melrose, Johannesburg. This is a rare opportunity to step directly into Glencore’s dynamic trading environment and build a career alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the commodities industry.

About the Programme

The Commercial Graduate Programme is designed to bring out the very best in participants, offering direct exposure to Glencore’s commercial teams from day one. Successful candidates will be trusted with individual responsibility early in their careers, working as front-line support across a range of critical functions, including:

• Logistics
• Traffic
• Risk
• Middle Office
• LME Desk Support
• Business Development

Graduates on the programme will have the opportunity to rotate across these areas, gaining a broad and practical understanding of how a global trading house operates. The programme is structured to test commercial aptitude, build resilience, and develop the entrepreneurial thinking required to thrive in Glencore’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Who Glencore is Looking For

Glencore welcomes applications from students currently enrolled in, or recent graduates of, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in STEM, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Candidates should be available to start anytime between January and December 2027, depending on individual availability.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• An open, flexible, and team-oriented personality with interdisciplinary and solution-focused thinking
• Proficiency with IT applications, including advanced Excel and data-analysis tools; experience with Power BI and Python is an advantage
• A self-driven, positive attitude
• Willingness to embrace a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities
• A drive to improve processes and procedures for maximum efficiency
• High attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, both within and outside the company

About Glencore

Glencore is a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities, operating through a global network of assets, customers, and suppliers. With over 140,000 employees and contractors, and a footprint spanning more than 30 countries across both established and emerging markets, Glencore’s marketing and industrial activities are supported by offices around the world.

Glencore’s customers span industries including automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing, and oil, and the company also provides financing, logistics, and other services to producers and consumers of commodities across the globe.

How to Apply

Applications may be subject to background checks, and candidates will be informed if this applies to them. Explicit consent will be sought before any personal data is processed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your career with a global leader in natural resources.

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