What does a CV need to look like in South Africa?

Common in South Africa: 2-page CV, no photo or DOB (employment-equity norms), references list common. AlmiCV applies these South Africa conventions for you and can translate into English.

Will AlmiCV get my CV past company tracking software?

It scores your CV the way modern ATS software does and shows you exactly what to fix — starting with the biggest filter: matching your job title to the role.

Is AlmiCV really free to start?

Yes. You can build, preview, and test your layout at no cost. Pro is a flat $7 — no hidden download walls, no weekly renewals. What you see is what you pay.

Will the AI make my CV sound robotic?

No. It sharpens your own sentences instead of replacing them with generic blocks. You keep full control of your own voice.

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Around 75% of resumes are filtered out by ATS software before a human ever sees them. Every silent rejection means a machine threw your document out in seconds — over formatting or missing keywords.

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CV conventions in South Africa

Common in South Africa: 2-page CV, no photo or DOB (employment-equity norms), references list common.

Page length: 2-page
Photo: avoid
Address: city-only
Date of birth: avoid
GPA: optional
References: list

AlmiCV writes and translates into English with built-in AI.

Local term for a CV: CV
Currency: the South African rand (ZAR, R)
Major hiring hubs: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha
Credential recognition: SAQA — South African Qualifications Authority

Applying for jobs in South Africa

South Africa is the continent's most industrialised economy — finance, mining, manufacturing, retail, and a large public sector.

Formatting points for South Africa

A CV runs to about two pages and is reverse-chronological.
No photo or date of birth is included, in line with employment-equity norms.
A references list is common.
A clean, tracking-system-friendly layout reads best.

Work route for internationals

Foreigners generally need a critical-skills or general work visa — check the official Department of Home Affairs before relying on any route.

Where South Africa CVs actually get used: PNet, Careers24, CareerJunction, LinkedIn, Indeed.

514 role-specific guides for South Africa

Pick the role you're applying for — each guide includes role-specific AI prompts, template picks, and cross-product deep links.

Healthcare & Medical (104)

Technology & IT (72)

Finance & Accounting (54)

Sales & Marketing (50)

Education & Training (25)

Legal (8)

Engineering (16)

Construction & Skilled Trades (30)

Manufacturing & Production (8)

Hospitality, Tourism & Food (17)

Beauty & Personal Care (21)

Creative, Design & Media (17)

Public Sector, Social & Other (39)

Business, Office & Admin (24)

Human Resources (9)

Customer Service & Retail (11)

Science & Research (9)

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A real ATS score — not a vanity number
Clear, data-backed checks on your document structure, so it reaches human hands instead of vanishing in a database.
AI that sounds like you — only sharper
It rewrites weak lines in your own voice. “Managed a team” becomes “Led a team of 8 to deliver features ahead of schedule.” No robotic filler.
Unlimited tailoring
The real trick to beating tracking systems is tailoring your CV to each posting. Our Pro tier opens unlimited CV variants for you, so you can match every role.
Built for the systems you'll actually face
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Feature	Free ($0)	Pro Monthly ($7)	Pro Yearly ($60)
CVs you can store	Up to 3	Unlimited	Unlimited
AI assists	5 / month	Unlimited	Unlimited
Premium layouts	Standard	All layouts open	All layouts open
Translation	—	8 major languages	8 major languages
Interview prep	—	Custom question generator	Custom question generator
Billing	$0 forever	Cancel anytime (Stripe)	Billed yearly (~$5/mo)

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Questions answered

What does a CV need to look like in South Africa?: Common in South Africa: 2-page CV, no photo or DOB (employment-equity norms), references list common. AlmiCV applies these South Africa conventions for you and can translate into English.
What is the main work route for international applicants in South Africa?: Foreigners generally need a critical-skills or general work visa — check the official Department of Home Affairs before relying on any route.
Will AlmiCV get my CV past company tracking software?: It scores your CV the way modern ATS software does and shows you exactly what to fix — starting with the biggest filter: matching your job title to the role.
Is AlmiCV really free to start?: Yes. You can build, preview, and test your layout at no cost. Pro is a flat $7 — no hidden download walls, no weekly renewals. What you see is what you pay.
Will the AI make my CV sound robotic?: No. It sharpens your own sentences instead of replacing them with generic blocks. You keep full control of your own voice.

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