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CV in Afrikaans · Free South African guide

Writing your CV in Afrikaans.

Most SA employers accept English CVs. If the advert is in Afrikaans or the role serves Afrikaans-speaking clients, an Afrikaans CV can help.

  • Common Afrikaans CV headings
  • When to use Afrikaans
  • List both languages under skills
  • Same layout as the toolkit
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Headings

  • Persoonlike besonderhede (Personal details)
  • Profiel (Profile)
  • Werkservaring (Work experience)
  • Opleiding / Kwalifikasies (Education / Qualifications)
  • Vaardighede (Skills)
  • Tale (Languages)
  • Verwysings (References)

Tip

List the languages you speak, read and write, and how well. Multilingual applicants often have an advantage in customer-facing jobs.

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