Employment

Resignation Letter Template (Word)

Hand in when resigning from a job. Keep it short, dated, and honour your Basic Conditions of Employment Act notice period.

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How to edit this template

  1. 1Insert today's date and your manager's name.
  2. 2Confirm your last working day.
  3. 3Print, sign, and give a copy to HR while keeping one for yourself.

Filled-in example

Example

I hereby give notice of my resignation from the position of Marketing Coordinator at XYZ (Pty) Ltd, with effect from 1 March 2026. My last working day will be 31 March 2026, in line with my one-month notice period. Thank you for the opportunities I have been given during my time at the company.

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