Independent Contractor

About us

Zyra Financial is an early-stage startup looking for a scrappy recruiter who can move fast, figure things out independently, and consistently find strong talent without relying on expensive recruiter tools or massive budgets.

The initial focus will be hiring in South Africa, with expansion into the USA, Europe, and other regions as business needs evolve.

This is a high-autonomy role for someone who enjoys fast-moving environments.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Scrappy Sourcing: Find and engage strong candidates using creative outbound—think X-raying, niche communities, and social sourcing.
• Pipeline Ownership: Build and own candidate pipelines for priority roles across South Africa, the US, and Europe.
• High-Grit Vetting: Screen for attitude and execution. You need to identify "operators" who can handle chaos, not just people who interview well.
• High-Conversion Outreach: Write outreach sequences that actually get replies from high-level passive candidates.

What We Look For

• Scrappy Operator: You know how to find quality people without relying on LinkedIn Recruiter seats, expensive job boards, or a massive sourcing budget.
• Fast-Moving & Independent: You thrive in high-autonomy environments and don’t need constant direction to execute.
• Global Context: You understand the nuances of the US/UK/EU talent markets and have hired in South Africa for international firms.
• Recruiter Instincts: You can read people quickly and communicate effectively across different cultures and seniority levels.
• Leverage AI: You use LLMs to automate research, sourcing, and outreach to work faster.
• Infrastructure: Reliable laptop, stable fiber internet, professional headset, and backup power (UPS/inverter) required

This Is NOT For You If:

• You need a massive budget to find people.
• You need a "standard operating procedure" to follow.
• You measure success by the number of interviews booked rather than the quality of hires made.
• You struggle with the uncertainty of a fast-scaling startup
• You struggle to manage multiple priorities and time zones at once

Why Join us

• Earnings & Control: Monthly USD retainer plus placement commission.
• Impact: Direct input into the strategy, processes, and tools used.
• Growth: Opportunities to expand scope and responsibility quickly based on performance and attitude.

How to Apply

Do not send long cover letters or polished CVs. Apply with the following:

1. Loom Video (max 8 minutes)

Send a Loom recording (or similar) to hiring@zyrafinancial.com covering:

• A difficult role you filled using zero-budget, scrappy sourcing methods.
• How you identify high-grit candidates versus polished interviewers.
• The Why: Why do you perform well in high-autonomy, unstructured environments?
• About You: A quick sense of who you are and how you work.

2. LinkedIn Profile: Include a link in your submission.
3. Subject Line: Must be: South Africa – Recruiter – [Full Name]

**Only applications that follow the submission instructions will be reviewed

Work Location: Remote