Moabelo Printing and Design

21/04/2026

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When asked to email your CV,

You should never send your CV alone without composing a proper email. Here's an example:

To: [Email address of the company you’re applying to]
Subject: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF [POSITION TITLE]

Email Body:

Dear [Employer/HR Manager],

I am writing to express my interest in the position of [Position Title] as advertised recently. My qualifications, skills, and experience align closely with your requirements for this role.

Please find my CV and supporting documents attached for your review. I would be delighted to discuss how I can contribute to your team and look forward to hearing from you soon about this exciting opportunity.

Kind regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Number]
[Your Email Address]

Important Notes:

1. Always attach your CV in PDF format for professionalism. Avoid sending it as a scanned document, screenshot, or image file.

2. Review your email carefully before sending to ensure there are no errors.

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For a *General Worker* job in SA, your CV must be *1 page, simple, and job-ready*. Foremen and HR scan for 3 things: Can you work hard? Are you reliable? Do you have basic safety awareness?

Here’s the exact template + tips:

1. 1-Page CV Template for General Worker*

*SIBUSISO MTHEMBU*
Pretoria, Gauteng | 071 234 5678 | [email protected]
_Valid SA ID | Sober habits | Willing to relocate | Own transport: No_

*OBJECTIVE – 1 line*
Hardworking general worker with 3 years construction experience seeking stable site work. Strong, reliable, and safety conscious.

*KEY SKILLS*
- Site housekeeping & cleaning
- Mixing cement, loading/offloading materials
- Assisting bricklayers, painters, plumbers
- Using PPE: Hard hat, safety boots, gloves, goggles
- Hand tools: Spade, pick, wheelbarrow, grinder, drill
- Scaffolding erector assistant | Flagman experience
- Follow instructions | Team player | Physically fit

*WORK EXPERIENCE*
*General Worker | ABC Construction*
_Pretoria | Feb 2023 – Present_
- Assisted artisans with material handling on housing project
- Daily site cleaning, maintained housekeeping to CR 2014 standards
- Loaded/offloaded 20-ton trucks, mixed 50+ bags cement daily
- Zero injuries, 100% attendance for 18 months

*General Worker | XYZ Projects*
_Midrand | Jan 2021 – Dec 2022_
- Flagman for TLB and tipper trucks, no incidents
- Helped with trench digging, pipe laying, backfilling
- Attended all toolbox talks and DSTIs

*EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES*
- *Grade 10* – Soshanguve High School, 2019
- *Safety Induction* – Valid, ABC Construction 2024
- *Basic Fire Fighting* – 2023
- *First Aid Level 1* – Expired 2022 _Only add if valid_

*REFERENCES*
Foreman Thabo – ABC Construction – 082 111 2222
Supervisor Sarah – XYZ Projects – 083 333 42. Golden Rules for General Worker CVs*
| **Do This** | **Avoid This** |
| **1 page only** | 3 pages with life story |
| **Big phone number** | Fancy email like [email protected] |
| **“Hard working, strong,

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Contact our office for more information,

071 189 1853/079 169 5312