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Most CVs get filtered out by software before a human ever sees them. Thuto CV shows you exactly what to fix, rewrites it with you, and helps you land the interview. All free.

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How it works

Three steps to a better CV.

1

Upload your CV

Any format. PDF, Word, or a photo of a printed copy. Takes 3 seconds.

2

Paste the job ad

Copy from LinkedIn, Careers24, anywhere. Or upload a file. We read every line.

3

Get your score

Instant feedback with rewrites, missing keywords, and a personalised path forward.

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Thuto CV runs entirely on voluntary support. The students who find it useful the ones who land the interview, the grad programme, the first jobs sometimes choose to pass it on, so the next student in line gets the same free chance.

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For students finishing their degree

You're about to graduate. Here's what happens next.

Most students leave varsity without knowing the basics of getting a job. This is the stuff nobody teaches you, compiled from what actually works in South Africa.

01 · Your documents

Get these ready first.

Before you apply anywhere, gather these. Most grad programmes will ask for at least three of them.

Certified copy of your ID
Get it certified at any police station or post office. Free. Do this before you need it.
Certified copy of your matric certificate
Same process. Some companies still ask for this even if you have a degree.
Your academic transcript
Request it from your faculty office. Takes 2 to 5 days. Order two copies.
SAQA verification (if applying abroad)
Only needed if you're applying to companies outside SA. Skip otherwise.
Tax number (SARS)
You'll need this to work anywhere. Register at sars.gov.za or your nearest branch.
Bank account in your name
Open a student account at Capitec, FNB, or Absa. Most are free under 25.
02 · Where to look

The sites that actually work.

Forget generic job boards. These are the ones that actually list SA graduate roles.

LinkedIn
Set your profile to "Open to work". Recruiters search here first.
Graduates24
SA-specific. Lists graduate programmes and internships.
Careers24
Large SA job board. Filter by "Graduate" and "Internship".
PNet
Good for entry-level roles at big SA companies.
Student Village
Runs grad recruitment for major SA brands.
YES Programme
Government-backed youth employment programme.
Harambee
Connects first-time job seekers with employers.
Khetha
promote career development services
03 · Go straight to the source

Big SA companies hire on their own sites.

Grad programmes at these companies are usually not on job boards. Apply directly. Most close in October and November.

Deloitte SA
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
PwC South Africa
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
EY South Africa
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
KPMG SA
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
Standard Bank
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
Investec
Graduate Programme · closes Oct
Absa
Graduate Programme · closes Oct
Naspers
Graduate Programme · closes Dec
Takealot
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
Sasol
Graduate Programme · closes Oct
Anglo American
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
Eskom
Graduate in Training · closes Dec
Discovery
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
Old Mutual
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
Sanlam
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
Microsoft SA
Graduate Programme · closes Nov
04 · The rules nobody tells you

Small things that change everything.

01
Apply within 48 hours of a job being posted
Recruiters shortlist as applications come in. Being early matters more than being perfect.
02
One page. Always.
Two-page CVs get ignored unless you have 10+ years of experience. You don't yet. One page.
03
Save your CV as "FirstName LastName CV.pdf"
Not "CV final v3.pdf". Not "mycv.pdf". Recruiters see the filename first.
04
Never send the same CV twice
Tailor it. Match the keywords in the job ad. This is what Thuto CV's checker does for you.
05
Use a professional email address
firstname.lastname@gmail.com. Not coolguy2004@. Not your nickname. Just your name.
06
LinkedIn matters more than you think
Fill it out fully. Add a real photo. Add your projects. Recruiters check it before interviews.
07
Follow up after 2 weeks
If you haven't heard back, send a short email. It shows interest. Most people don't do it.
08
Rejection is data, not failure
The average SA grad applies to 30 to 50 jobs before landing one. Expect it. Keep going.

You've got this.

Every other student is applying too. The ones who get the job are the ones who prepare. Start with your CV.

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