Employment

Reference Letter Template (Word)

Use when writing a reference for a colleague or employee applying for a new job or study opportunity.

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How to edit this template

  1. 1Fill in the employee's name, dates of employment and role.
  2. 2List 2–3 concrete strengths with examples.
  3. 3Sign on company letterhead.

Filled-in example

Example

Sipho Nkosi worked at our firm from March 2022 to November 2025 as a Junior Accountant. He is meticulous, well-organised, and consistently delivered accurate monthly reports. I recommend him without reservation.

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