Question 1

Is this CV maker really free in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every signed-in Trade Caravan account can build one CV completely free, forever — with unlimited edits and PDF downloads, no watermark and no card required. Extra CVs are free on a Pro plan, or a once-off R19 each on the free plan.

Question 2

How do I create a CV online for free?

Accepted Answer

Sign in, fill in the editable fields — your name, contact details, a short profile, skills, languages, work experience and education — then click Save and Download PDF. Your CV is built and ready to email or print in a few minutes, designed for the South African job market.

Question 3

Can I download my CV as a PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once you have filled in your details you get an instant, professionally formatted A4 PDF in a clean navy-and-gold two-column layout that you can attach to job applications or print.

Question 4

Do I need to pay or sign up to make a CV?

Accepted Answer

You sign in with a free Trade Caravan account — there is no charge for your first CV, ever. You only pay if you want to keep several different CV versions on a free plan (R19 once-off per extra CV), or you can go unlimited on Pro.

Question 5

What should a South African CV include?

Accepted Answer

A strong SA CV includes your full name and contact details, a short personal profile, your key skills and languages, work experience (most recent first, with what you achieved), education and qualifications, and contactable references. This tool gives you a labelled field for each, so nothing important is left out.

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