At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Analyst, Contract Negotiator

Cape Town, South Africa | Hybrid

Build a Career at the Intersection of Commercial Strategy, Legal Operations, and Global Energy Markets

World Kinect is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Analyst, Contract Negotiator to join our global commercial operations team based in Cape Town.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in supporting commercial transactions across international energy, oil, gas, and sustainability markets. You'll work closely with Legal, Sales, Commercial Services, suppliers, and customers worldwide to negotiate, review, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements that enable business growth while protecting the company's interests.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional looking to deepen their expertise in contract negotiation, legal operations, and the global energy industry within a dynamic, international business environment.

What You'll Do

Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a variety of commercial agreements, including customer agreements, supplier contracts, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other business-critical documentation.
Support commercial transactions by ensuring contracts align with company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
Partner with Legal, Sales, Commercial Services, and other internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient contract execution.
Engage directly with customers, suppliers, and counterparties to negotiate contract terms and resolve contractual issues.
Maintain and improve standard contract templates, clauses, and agreement frameworks.
Verify and maintain accurate counterparty information, including legal entities, ownership structures, and corporate hierarchies.
Manage contract records and documentation in accordance with company governance and document retention requirements.
Monitor shared team mailboxes and provide timely, professional support to internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, automation, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
3-5 years of professional experience involving contract review, contract negotiation, business law, commercial operations, or related fields.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within international business environments.
Exposure to energy, oil & gas, commodities, sustainability, or trading-related contracts.
Experience supporting legal, commercial, procurement, or contract management functions.
Interest in process automation, technology-driven solutions, and continuous improvement.

Why Join World Kinect?

Global exposure and collaboration across international markets.
Opportunity to develop expertise in energy and commercial contracts.
Career growth within a Fortune-listed organization.
Hybrid work environment and supportive team culture.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join World Kinect and help support complex commercial agreements that power global energy and sustainability markets while building valuable expertise in contract negotiation and commercial operations.

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About Us

At World Fuel, our people "Fuel Their Careers". We work in more than 150 locations worldwide and come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds that offer an equally diverse range of skills. As a global leader in the fuel industry, World Fuel offers exceptional individuals the opportunity to become part of a truly successful international corporation. We are proud to be among the Fortune 100 companies.

Analyst, Contract Negotiator