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CVs and CV templates

Write, format and tailor your CV for any South African job.

CVs and CV templatesA CV template for your first job.Free CV templateFree CV template for South African jobs.CV examplesCV examples for common South African jobs.CV formatThe South African CV format for 2026.Matric CVA CV for matriculants with no work experience.How to write a CVHow to write a CV, step by step.Student CVA CV format for students.CV in AfrikaansWriting your CV in Afrikaans.Teacher CVA CV for teaching jobs.Nurse CVA CV for nursing jobs.General worker CVA CV for general worker jobs.Cashier CVA CV for cashier jobs.Security guard CVA CV for security guard jobs.Driver CVA CV for driving jobs.Admin clerk CVA CV for admin and clerk jobs.Call centre CVA CV for call centre jobs.

Letters

Cover, motivation, application, resignation and reference letters.

Cover letter templateA cover letter template for South African applications.Motivation letterHow to write a motivation letter that gets read.Bursary letterWriting a bursary motivation letter.Application letterHow to write a job application letter.Cover letterCover letters for South African job applications.Resignation letterA simple, professional resignation letter.Reference letterReference letters: how to ask for one and what it should say.

Z83 and government jobs

DPSA vacancies, the Z83 and public-service applications.

Z83 and government jobsA CV built for government applications.Z83 formThe new Z83 form, explained.DPSA circularHow to read the DPSA vacancy circular and apply.Municipality jobsHow to find and apply for municipality jobs.Z83 downloadWhere to download the official Z83 form, and how to fill it in.New Z83The new Z83 form: what applicants need to know.Z83 mistakesZ83 mistakes that cost you the job before anyone reads your CV.DPSA vacanciesDPSA vacancies: how to find them and apply.Government vacanciesWhere to find genuine government vacancies.

Learnerships, internships and bursaries

Programmes for young South Africans and how to apply.

Learnerships, internships and bursariesApply for learnerships with a focused CV and letter.InternshipsA CV for internships and graduate programmes.Learnerships 2026How to find and apply for learnerships in 2026.Nursing learnershipsNursing learnerships: requirements and how to apply.Retail learnershipsHow to apply for retail learnerships.Internships 2026How to find and apply for internships in 2026.BursariesHow to find and apply for bursaries in South Africa.

Employers and job search

How to apply to major employers and search effectively.

SASSA jobsHow to find and apply for SASSA jobs.Police jobsHow to apply for SAPS police jobs.City job searchJob hunting in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.TransnetHow to apply for Transnet jobs.EskomHow to apply for Eskom jobs.SARSHow to apply for SARS jobs.NSFASHow to apply for NSFAS jobs.Teaching postsHow to apply for teaching posts jobs.Correctional ServicesHow to apply for Correctional Services jobs.Metro policeHow to apply for metro police jobs.SA Post OfficeHow to apply for SA Post Office jobs.Job searchHow to search for jobs in South Africa and actually get replies.

Documents and registrations

Police clearance, affidavits, matric certificates and professional registration.

Certified copiesCertified copies for job applications: when and how.Police clearanceHow to get a police clearance certificate for a job.AffidavitAffidavits for job applications.Matric certificateLost your matric certificate? How to get it for job applications.SACE registrationSACE registration for teaching jobs.SANC registrationSANC registration and nursing job applications.PSIRAPSIRA registration for security officer jobs.UIFUIF explained for job seekers.

Interviews

Questions, sample answers and panel interview tips.

Interview questionsCommon interview questions and how to answer them.Tell me about yourselfHow to answer 'Tell me about yourself'.

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