{"product_id":"south-african-cv-template","title":"South African CV Template","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bmdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eOne CV for South African jobs. It is a CV template (a full example CV; you type your own details over the example words). We do not write your CV for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as a Word file (a document you can type in; the name ends in .docx). You download it to your phone or computer. You can use it for every job you apply for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 1 of 2 designs (the look of the page). Tap the one you want before you pay. Not sure? Choose Clean Minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find free CV templates online, and some are good. Here is what you can check in this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"vs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePaper size\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"was\"\u003eA4, or another size?\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"now\"\u003eA4 (the normal paper size in South Africa).\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eColumns\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"was\"\u003eOne column, or side by side?\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"now\"\u003eOne column (the words run down the page in one line, not side by side).\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePhoto and ID\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"was\"\u003ePhoto, ID number, date of birth?\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"now\"\u003eNo photo, ID number or date of birth. You do not need them on your CV. Give them later, only if an employer asks.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eExample\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"was\"\u003eEmpty, or already written?\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"now\"\u003eAlready written, with South African details like “National Senior Certificate (Matric)”.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this for me?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fit\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a CV, and you do not have one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou finished matric or your studies, and you want your first job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want office, bank, shop or government work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are helping someone in your family apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"skip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho should not buy this?\u003c\/strong\u003eNeed a cover letter (a short letter you send with your CV; it says why you want this job)? This is the CV only. The option called \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sa-application-pack\"\u003eCV, cover letter, references\u003c\/a\u003e has all three in the same design. Already have a CV you like? You may not need this. Check it with our free checklist, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/south-african-job-application-checklist\"\u003eCheck before you send\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do I need to use it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"claim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasiest on a computer. On a phone, open it in the free Google Docs app.\u003c\/strong\u003eYou do not need to buy Microsoft Word. Google Docs (a free Google app for typing documents, on a phone or computer) opens it. Get it from the Play Store or the App Store. No computer at home? Use one at a library or an internet café.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"claim\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get it after I pay?\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you pay, you type your email address. Right after you pay, we send a download link there. Tap the link to save the file on your phone or computer. The link also shows on the screen after you pay. No email? Look in your spam or promotions folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a file will not open, you get your money back. \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@blessingmdigital.co.za\"\u003eEmail hello@blessingmdigital.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e. A person replies in one to two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich design should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure? Choose Clean Minimal. It is black and grey, with simple, classic headings. It suits admin, government, finance, banking, customer service, retail (shops), logistics (transport and storing goods) and first jobs. Modern Professional has headings in capital letters and one dark blue colour. It suits marketing, sales, business development, IT support and hospitality (hotels, lodges and restaurants).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eI have never worked. Can I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The example shows a person with jobs. Put your school, study, volunteer or holiday work under the same headings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a Z83 form for government jobs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. No Z83 form is included. Clean Minimal suits government jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan computer software read this CV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eATS (computer software some companies use to sort and search CVs) works differently at each company. Nobody can promise it will read your CV correctly. This CV is set out simply: one column, normal headings, and no tables or pictures. That helps software read it. Nobody can promise you an interview or a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I get the other design later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get one design, the one you choose. To get the other one, you can buy it in a second order. Both designs are in the complete system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I send a Word file or a PDF?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSend what the job advert asks for. If it does not say, a Word file is the safer choice. Does the advert ask for a PDF (a document you read or print; it opens on most phones)? Google Docs can save your CV as a PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blessing M Digital","offers":[{"title":"Clean Minimal","offer_id":67584813859182,"sku":"BMD-CV-CLN-001","price":79.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Modern Professional","offer_id":67579424702830,"sku":"BMD-CV-MOD-001","price":79.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8260\/9518\/files\/bmd-cv-template-type-your-details.png?v=1790799526","url":"https:\/\/blessingmdigital.co.za\/products\/south-african-cv-template","provider":"Blessing M Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}