CV layout gallery

Professional South African CV templates

Browse layout types built for different application contexts. Each card has a real structure, a best-for note, and a direct path into the builder.

ATS friendlyOne-column

Clean ATS CV

A simple one-column layout built for applicant tracking systems and easy scanning.

Best for: Online job applications, internships, office roles, finance, admin, and entry-level professional work.

TraditionalReferences

South African Classic CV

A familiar, formal CV structure with clear headings and reference-ready spacing.

Best for: General South African applications where a practical, traditional CV is expected.

Best for first jobEducation-first

First Job / Matriculant CV

Puts education, strengths, achievements, volunteering, and availability ahead of limited work history.

Best for: Matriculants, students, school leavers, graduates, and first-time job seekers.

General workerCompact

General Worker CV

Highlights reliability, availability, practical experience, duties, and work readiness.

Best for: General worker, cleaner, driver assistant, warehouse, retail floor, and labour roles.

Skills-firstCareer change

Skills First CV

Leads with transferable skills and evidence before work history.

Best for: Career changers, people returning to work, contract workers, and applicants with mixed experience.

GraduateProjects

Graduate CV

Balances qualifications, projects, short experience, and potential.

Best for: University graduates, TVET graduates, learnership applicants, and junior professional roles.

Two-columnProfessional roles

Professional Modern CV

A polished two-column layout with a confident profile and structured career evidence.

Best for: Experienced professionals, team leads, supervisors, and specialist roles.

ExecutiveLeadership

Executive CV

Designed around leadership impact, senior achievements, and strategic responsibilities.

Best for: Managers, executives, directors, and senior specialists.

TechnicalTools and projects

Technical / IT CV

Makes tools, systems, projects, certifications, and technical experience easy to find.

Best for: IT support, developers, data analysts, technicians, and technical graduates.

CreativePortfolio

Creative Portfolio CV

A visually stronger layout for creative work while keeping the CV readable.

Best for: Design, content, marketing, media, photography, and portfolio-backed roles.