CV maker for Africa
Made in Africa, for Africa's job seekers.
We build CV Chap Chap in Dar es Salaam for the way people here look for work: on a phone, often on a slow connection, sending CVs by email and WhatsApp.
One continent, many CV rules.
A photo that is expected in Algiers is left off in Johannesburg. Here is what employers expect, country by country.
- KenyaPhoto: Optional. More employers now prefer none; add one only if the advert asks.Length: 1 page for fresh graduates, 2 pages once you have a few years of experience.
- UgandaPhoto: Common on Ugandan CVs: a recent passport-style photo, top right, plain background.Length: 1 to 2 pages for graduates, 2 to 3 pages for experienced professionals.
- RwandaPhoto: A professional passport-style photo is common on Rwandan CVs.Length: 2 pages for most people; 3 is acceptable for senior or project-heavy careers.
- BurundiPhoto: Common on local CVs; usually left off for international NGO applications.Length: 1 to 2 pages; international NGOs often accept 2 to 3 for experienced staff.
- ZimbabwePhoto: Usually left off. Many employers prefer no photo or personal details like age.Length: 2 pages is the standard for most roles.
- South AfricaPhoto: Leave it off unless the employer asks for one.Length: 1 page entry level, 2 pages mid-career, 3 at most for senior roles.
- NamibiaPhoto: Optional. If you add one, a clear head-and-shoulders photo only.Length: Two pages for most people, three at most. A Bank Windhoek recruiter's advice: less is more.
- EgyptPhoto: Common in Egypt. If you add one: small, formal, plain background, never a selfie.Length: 1 to 2 pages, reverse chronological, with a clear skills section.
- GhanaPhoto: Still common outside multinationals: head and shoulders, smart, smiling.Length: 2 pages for most applications; 1 to 3 depending on experience.
- MoroccoPhoto: Standard on Moroccan CVs: professional, passport-style, neutral clothes.Length: 1 page for graduates, 2 at most for experienced candidates.
- TunisiaPhoto: Optional but common; keep it conservative and professional.Length: 1 to 2 pages, focused on results.
- AlgeriaPhoto: Expected on most Algerian CVs: top corner, neutral background, formal clothes.Length: 1 to 2 pages, clear and up to date.
Built for how Africa applies.
Made for your phone
Every step works on a phone: pick a design, fill in each section, upload an old CV or a photo of a paper one, and download the file.
Light on data
Pages load fast on a slow connection, and your draft is saved as you go, so a dropped signal does not lose your work.
Ready for email and WhatsApp
Download a PDF that applicant tracking systems can read, or a Word file when an employer asks for one.
Questions, answered.
It depends on the country. A photo is expected or common in Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Uganda, Rwanda and Ghana, optional in Kenya, Namibia and Tunisia, and usually left off in South Africa and Zimbabwe. If the job advert says, follow the advert. Our templates come with and without a photo.