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CV writing guides
Choose the advice you need: your first CV, matric examples, TVET qualifications or a clearer layout.
How to write a CV with no work experience in South Africa
Build your first South African CV with honest examples from school, volunteering and practical projects. Includes a sample profile and a clear section order.
Read the guide Matric CV exampleMatric CV example for South African school-leavers
See how to describe matric, school projects and skills on a first CV. Includes a fictional school-leaver example and a checklist before downloading.
Read the guide TVET & N6 CVTVET N6 CV: describe your studies and workplace learning
Write a clear TVET N6 CV for workplace learning or a first job. Show qualification status, practical coursework and placement experience accurately.
Read the guide Choose a CV templateFree South African CV templates: choose a PDF or Word design
Compare EaziCVmaker’s nine free CV designs. Learn when to use PDF or editable Word, how to check readability and how to keep an editable backup.
Read the guideWhat should a South African CV include?
Start with contact details, a short profile, education, relevant work or activities, practical skills and referees where appropriate. Tailor the emphasis to the role, keep your wording truthful and follow the employer’s application instructions.
You can build and download a CV for free. Try a fictional example if you need a starting point, and check every detail before sending.
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