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South African CV templates, resignation letters, salary increase requests, and reference letters.

South African CV Template (Word)

A free, editable CV template formatted the way South African employers expect to see it.

Reviewed: 01 Jul 2026Updated: 01 Jul 2026
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Resignation Letter Template (Word)

Free, editable Word resignation letter template for South African employees. Includes a filled-in example and honours your BCEA notice period.

Reviewed: 01 Jul 2026Updated: 01 Jul 2026
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Salary Increase Request Letter (Word)

Free editable Word template for formally requesting a salary review from your employer, with a filled-in example.

Reviewed: 01 Jul 2026Updated: 01 Jul 2026
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Reference Letter Template (Word)

Free editable reference / letter of recommendation template for South African employers or managers, with a filled-in example.

Reviewed: 01 Jul 2026Updated: 01 Jul 2026
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