How to write a South Africa CV
South African CVs are typically 2–3 pages, list languages and ID details, and value a clear, complete employment history.
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✓ What to include
- ✓ID number (often expected)
- ✓Languages spoken (incl. isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans)
- ✓Full employment history
- ✓References available on request
- ✓A short professional summary
✕ What to leave off
- ✕A one-page US resume (too short for SA norms)
- ✕Leaving gaps unexplained
- ✕Forgetting your languages — they matter here
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