Find work, fund your future
Where to look for a real job for free, how to write a CV that actually gets read, how to fund your studies, and what to do when you lose your job - without paying a cent or falling for a scam.
The guides
How to Find a Real Job in South Africa (Without Getting Scammed)
Where to actually look for work in South Africa for free - including the data-free SA Youth network - how to apply for government jobs, and how to spot the 'pay-a-fee' job scams that prey on jobseekers.
Read the guideHow to Write a CV That Actually Gets Read
A no-nonsense guide to writing a South African CV that gets past the screening software and onto a human's desk - what to include, what to leave out, and how to tailor it to each job.
Read the guideNSFAS, Bursaries and Learnerships: How to Fund Your Future
How to pay for studying or earn while you learn in South Africa - who qualifies for NSFAS, what it covers, how the 'missing middle' loan works, and where to find free learnerships.
Read the guideHow to Claim UIF When You Lose Your Job
A step-by-step guide to claiming UIF unemployment benefits in South Africa - who can claim, the UI-19 and other documents you need, how to apply online or at a Labour Centre, and how long it takes.
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