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Built for South African job-seekers

An executive CV, done properly, in one sitting

Fill in your details on the left, watch a genuinely well-formatted CV take shape on the right, and download it as a true A4 PDF. Includes the sections South African recruiters and ATS systems actually expect — free, no sign-up.

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🔒 Nothing you type leaves your browser until you choose to download it.

Personal details

Add photo

Optional. Used on Sidebar, Creative and Cover Page layouts.

Career objective / professional summary

Work experience

Education

Skills

Add another section

Supporting documents

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Attach copies of your certificates for your own records. These stay in this browser tab only — they are not attached to the downloaded PDF.

Cover letter builder Optional

Executive cover page Optional

Uses your photo, name, title and contact details from Personal details above, plus a QR code linking to your LinkedIn/portfolio URL if provided.

Preview is scaled to fit your screen — the downloaded PDF is true A4 size.

Optional upgrades

The core builder — every free template, every CV section, and unlimited PDF downloads — stays free, always. These are small, once-off add-ons for people who want a bit more polish, paid securely via PayFast.

R5
  • Professional profile photo placement
  • Premium colour themes
  • +3 additional document uploads
  • AI-assisted professional summary
  • QR code on CV / cover page
R7
  • ATS optimisation check
  • Grammar suggestions
  • AI cover letter generator
R10
  • Executive & Creative templates
  • Unlimited document uploads
  • Motivational letter builder
  • Additional certificate / reference pages

Premium templates

R10

Executive

Refined serif type and brass rules for a senior, polished feel — suited to leadership and client-facing roles.

R10

Modern Sidebar

A dark side panel anchors your contact details and skills while your experience takes the spotlight — good for design, marketing and tech roles.

R10

Corporate

A structured, banded layout that reads as senior and buttoned-up — suited to finance, legal and government-adjacent roles.

R10

Creative

Bolder colour and shape for design, media and marketing portfolios where a little personality helps.

How it works

  1. Fill in your details

    Add your name, work experience, education and skills — then add any extra South African CV sections you need.

  2. Pick a template

    Choose an ATS-friendly free template or a premium executive style — see it update instantly.

  3. Download your CV

    Get a polished, true-A4 PDF you can email or print straight away, with an optional cover letter attached.

Frequently asked questions

Is this CV builder free to use?

Yes. Filling in your details, previewing your CV and downloading it as a PDF is completely free. A few extra templates and add-ons are optional, low-cost upgrades — currently free during early access.

What file format do I get?

Your CV downloads as an A4 PDF, ready to print or attach to an email or online job application.

Do I need to create an account?

No. There's no sign-up or login — just fill in the form and download your CV.

Are the templates suitable for South African employers and ATS systems?

The Classic, Minimal and Graduate templates use clean, simple formatting designed to read well with applicant tracking systems (ATS) as well as human recruiters.

Is my information stored anywhere?

Your details are saved only in your own browser (so you don't lose your progress) and used to generate your PDF. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

Can I add a cover letter?

Yes. Use the Cover Letter Builder to write one, then tick "Include as page 1" to attach it to your downloaded PDF.