CV examples · Part of the R149 toolkit
CV examples for common South African jobs.
The same CV layout works for many jobs. What changes is the profile and the bullet points. Here are example lines for common South African roles. All examples are fictional.
- Example bullets per job type
- Shows achievements, not just duties
- Fictional examples you can adapt honestly
- Matching editable layouts in the toolkit
Retail and cashier
- Served 150+ customers per shift and balanced my till with no shortfalls for 6 months.
- Restocked and faced shelves before opening, helping the store pass monthly audits.
Admin and reception
- Managed the diary and calls for a 12-person office.
- Set up a filing system that cut the time to find client records.
Call centre
- Handled about 80 inbound calls a day while meeting quality scores.
- Resolved billing queries on the first call where possible.
Teaching and tutoring
- Tutored Grade 10 to 12 learners in Mathematics after school.
- Prepared weekly lesson plans aligned with CAPS.
Nursing and care
- Provided daily care for patients in a 20-bed ward under supervision.
- Recorded vital signs accurately and reported changes promptly.
Graduate and first job
- Led a four-person final-year project and presented it to lecturers.
- Volunteered weekly at a community feeding scheme for two years.