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Free CV Builder
A free CV builder made for African job seekers
Build your CV without paying upfront. Choose a template, fill in your details with helpful guidance, and preview the finished result for free. When you are ready to send it, unlock your PDF for a small, fair price you can pay with mobile money.
- Free to build and preview
- No card required
- A clean PDF, ready to send
Free to build, fair to download
No hidden subscriptions and no foreign card needed. You only pay once, when you download.
No upfront cost
Start building straight away. You see your full CV in the preview before you ever pay anything.
Mobile money
Pay the one-time download fee with the wallets you already use, including M-Pesa, Mixx by Yas, Airtel Money and Azam Pesa.
Professional templates
Even on the free build you get access to clean, modern templates designed for real job applications.
AI writing help
Get optional AI suggestions for your summary, skills and experience so your CV reads well.
No watermark
Your downloaded PDF is clean and professional, with no watermark stamped across your work.
Keep and reuse
Save your CV and come back to update it for the next job without starting over.
Professional CV templates
Recruiter-tested designs that pass applicant tracking systems. Pick one and personalise it in minutes.
Pomboo
Modern teal sidebar with photo - perfect for tech professionals
Nyuki
Warm gold accents with modern layout
Sungura
Bold yellow with decorative quote marks
Kobe
Fresh mint banner with elegant script name
Tandala
Traditional serif layout with timeless appeal
Jua
Friendly yellow header for creative roles
Bahari
Modern hexagon initials with blue accents
Lulu
Photo header with ochre tab-style section labels and two columns
Frequently asked questions
Is CV Chap Chap really free?
Building and previewing your CV is completely free. You only pay a small one-time fee to download the final PDF, and there is no subscription.
Do I need a credit card?
No. You can pay the one-time download fee with mobile money, so you do not need a bank card or PayPal.
Will my free CV have a watermark?
No. Once you unlock the download, your PDF is clean and professional with no watermark.
How much does the download cost?
The download is a small one-time fee in local currency, far cheaper than the monthly subscriptions global tools charge.
Can I build more than one CV?
Yes. You can create different versions for different jobs and download each one when you need it.
Build your CV free, today
Start a new CV at no cost, or upload your old one and refresh it. Build and preview for free, then download a clean PDF.