You’ve found the perfect learnership. The company is legit. The stipend looks decent. But now you’re stuck on the most important step: Your CV.
Don’t stress. In this episode, we walk you through how to write a professional CV that gets noticed — even if you’ve never had a job before.
🧠 First, Understand What They’re Looking For
Learnership providers want someone who is:
✅ Willing to learn
✅ Reliable and punctual
✅ Able to work in a team
✅ Basic communication and problem-solving skills
You don’t need experience — you need effort.
📄 Structure of a Winning Learnership CV
Here’s a simple format to follow:
✅ 1. Contact Details
- Full Name
- Phone Number (active and always charged!)
- Email Address
- Home Address
Make sure your email is professional. Example: zanele.mokoena@gmail.com
✅ 2. Career Objective (3–4 lines)
“Motivated and disciplined young person seeking a learnership in Business Administration. Passionate about developing new skills and contributing to a team. Committed to learning and growing in a professional environment.”
✅ 3. Education
List your highest grade passed and any certifications.
Matric Certificate – Mamelodi High School (2023)
Subjects: English, Business Studies, Life Orientation, Maths Lit
Computer Literacy Certificate – Youth@Work Training Centre (2024)
✅ 4. Skills
Highlight relevant soft and basic tech skills:
- Communication (verbal & written)
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Bilingual (e.g., English & isiZulu)
✅ 5. Work Experience (if any – optional)
Even volunteering or helping at home counts.
Cashier Assistant – Aunt’s Spaza Shop (Dec 2023 – Jan 2024)
Helped serve customers, stock shelves, and handle cash.
✅ 6. References
Add 1 or 2 people who can vouch for you.
Ms. Dlamini – Life Orientation Teacher
071 234 5678
Mr. Nkosi – Volunteer Coordinator
072 345 6789
If you have no references yet, write: “Available upon request.”
💡 Final CV Tips
- Keep it 1 page (2 pages max)
- Save it as a PDF, not Word
- Name your file clearly: Thabo_Mpofu_CV_2025.pdf
- Avoid fancy fonts, borders, or emojis
🧭 Final Word
Your CV is your first impression — make it clean, honest, and focused. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show that you’re ready to learn and willing to grow.
