Prop Firm Trader - Johannesburg, South Africa

Maverick Currencies is looking for aspiring traders in Johannesburg, South Africa who want to turn their market knowledge into a funded trading career. No experience required to apply.

Role Overview

Maverick Currencies is looking for motivated individuals who want to trade Forex and Crypto markets professionally. We provide the capital—up to $400,000—so you can focus entirely on trading without risking your own money. This is a contractor role with no fixed salary; your income is determined by your trading performance. If you have the discipline to follow proven systems and manage risk effectively, this opportunity offers serious earning potential.

What You'll Do

- Day trade Forex and Crypto markets using firm-provided capital

- Follow and refine rule-based trading systems

- Analyze price action and technical setups on intraday charts

- Apply strict risk management rules on every trade

- Review trades, track performance, continuously improve

- Participate in coaching, group sessions, trader community

Who Thrives Here

- Serious about trading as a professional craft, not a side hustle

- Value rules, structure, and accountability over 'gut feel'

- Comfortable with performance-based compensation (no fixed salary)

- Want to trade with more capital than they currently have access to

- Understand that risk management matters more than any single trade

What We Provide

- Funded trading accounts with profit splits up to 90%

- Professional trading education covering Forex, Crypto, and metals

- Structured development program with clear milestones for scaling capital

- Access to experienced mentors who trade for a living

- A trader-first culture built on accountability and continuous improvement

Compensation & Capital Disclosure

This is a performance-based contract role, not a salaried position. Traders are compensated through a profit split on trading returns they generate—typically ranging from 60% to 90% depending on experience and performance tier. There is no guaranteed income, hourly wage, or base salary. Your earnings depend entirely on your trading results. Those who cannot trade profitably will not earn income from this role.

Why Traders Choose Maverick Currencies

We help bridge the gap between trading alone and trading as part of a professional firm. If you're tired of undercapitalized trading accounts, inconsistent strategies, or isolation, Maverick provides the capital, structure, and community to help you grow. We're not promising easy money—just a legitimate path to trade professionally.

Trading from Johannesburg, South Africa

Trade from the heart of the world's forex capital with access to major market sessions.

About Maverick Currencies

Maverick Currencies is the Forex and Crypto division of Maverick Trading, a proprietary trading firm that has been training and funding traders since 1997. We specialize in remote day trading and provide structured trading programs, funded accounts, and ongoing development for serious traders worldwide.

Ready to trade professionally from Johannesburg, South Africa? Submit your application now.