Job hunting
Can you get a job without matric in South Africa?
Yes, you can. The jobs that are open to you, learnerships that accept Grade 10 and 11, and how to make your CV strong without matric.
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Free guides for South African job seekers
The Send My CV blog
Simple, step-by-step guides to help you find work — written in plain language, completely free. Prefer to learn by tapping along? Each guide has a matching illustrated story.
Career guide
PSIRA grades explained: how to become a security guard
Security is one of the biggest employers in the country. What grades E to A mean, what grade employers actually ask for, and the steps to register and start.
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Interviews
How to answer common interview questions
"Tell me about yourself." "Why do you want to work here?" "Why did you leave your last job?" What interviewers really want to hear — and how to answer well.
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CV advice
Why references matter on your CV
Everyone says they are hard-working and honest — a reference is someone else saying it for you. Who makes a good reference, why you must always ask first, and what details to put.
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Applying for jobs
How to apply for a job in person (walking in and asking)
Many jobs are never advertised online — they go to the person who walks in, greets well and asks politely. What to wear, what to say, and when to go.
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Applying for jobs
Do you need a cover letter for an entry-level job?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. When a letter really helps you, when you can skip it, and why a learnership needs a motivation letter instead.
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CV advice
How to put informal work on your CV
Piece jobs, car washing, hair, selling, gardening, domestic work — it all counts as real experience. How to name the job, describe what you did and list the employer honestly.
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CV advice
Why you should change your CV for every job
Sending the same CV everywhere is why many good people never get a call. The few small things to change for each job — and it takes 5 minutes, not 5 hours.
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CV advice
The most common CV mistakes — and how to avoid them
Wrong contact details, spelling errors, ID numbers, photo choices, a CV that is too long — the small mistakes that cost people jobs, and how to fix each one.
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Stay safe
How to spot and avoid job scams
A real job never asks you to pay. Here are the warning signs of fake jobs and learnerships — and how to protect yourself and your money.
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CV advice
What a manager looks for on your CV
For entry-level jobs like cashier, cleaner, security or general worker, managers care most about reliability, honesty and attitude — here is how to show it on your CV.
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Job search advice
You sent your CV and heard nothing back. What now?
Why employers often don't reply, why it is not your fault, and the simple steps that keep your job search moving — including how to follow up the right way.
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Applying for jobs
What to Write When Sending Your CV on WhatsApp
The exact message to send with your CV — short, polite examples you can copy and change, plus what not to do and how to follow up.
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CV writing
How to Write a CV With No Experience in South Africa
What to put on your first CV, what to leave out, and how to turn school, volunteering and informal work into real experience that gets you noticed.
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Interviews
How to Prepare for a Job Interview in South Africa
What to wear, what to say, how to answer "tell me about yourself", and how to leave a strong final impression — so you walk in feeling ready.
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