Helping You Find Your Way
Whether you need help with your CV or you feel lost in your job searching journey, we are here to help. We are ad-funded and independant. No sign-ups, no fees.
Pick the tool you need
Udinga usizo ngani?CV analysis and improvement
Upload your CV and find out exactly what to fix before your next application.
We check formatting, weak descriptions, and missing details that recruiters care about. You walk away with a clear list of changes you can make right now.
Career guidance
Tell us about your skills and interests, and we will point you toward jobs that actually fit.
We generate a personalised career report with job suggestions, skill gaps, and practical next steps. Use it as a starting point when you are unsure which direction to take.
Cover Letter and Application Generator
Answer a few questions about the role and get a tailored cover letter in seconds.
No templates to wrestle with. Paste in the job details and your experience, and we write something professional you can send straight away.
Job boards and recruiters
A checked list of South African job boards, SETAs, and recruitment agencies.
We have verified each link so you do not waste time on dead pages or scam listings. Go straight to real opportunities.
Quarterly and Annual Reports
Interaction on the AK035 platform generates info/data that feeds into the research published.
Quarterly blog posts and annual publications drawn from anonymised platform data and labour market observations, organised by year.
How to get started
Sisebenza kanjani?Pick a tool
Browse our free tools and choose the one that matches what you need right now. No account required.
Upload or answer
Upload your CV, or answer a set of questions about your career goals. Either way, the process takes a few minutes.
Get your results
We generate your report in minutes, not hours. Read through the feedback, make the changes, and start applying.
Why AK035 exists
Yini umsebenzi weAK035?Free tools that actually help
When you are sending out dozens of CVs and hearing nothing back, the problem is rarely your effort. Sometimes your CV just needs a fresh pair of eyes, or you need direction on which jobs match your skills. That is what our tools do. No subscription, no paywall, no hoops to jump through.
Data that serves the community
When you use our tools, we learn from the patterns. We see which skills are most common across KZN, where the gaps are, and what employers actually look for. With sufficient data, we will share these findings with local organisations working on youth employment. Your name and personal details never appear in any of this research.
What South Africans say
Okushiwo abantu nge-AK035“I am already amazed by your work. You literally closed the gap between my experience and my job title. You are proper.”
“Oh my God, you did all that! Wow! Thank you so much. It is beyond my expectations! Thank you for the words of encouragement too!”
“Thank you for the Abridged Knowledge 035 website. I am currently in my job hunt and career development, and the website is really helping me to navigate.”
Your data helps your community
When you use AK035, we collect information from your CV to study unemployment trends in South Africa. We remove your name, contact details, and anything that could identify you before storing anything. Government bodies, NGOs, and community organisations use these aggregated findings to design better job programmes. Your privacy is not negotiable.
Built by someone who has been there
AK035 was founded by Lungelo Shandu, a young South African who experienced the frustration of job hunting without connections or resources. This platform is the tool he wished existed when he started out. We process personal information under POPIA.
About the founderWhat we are building next
Yini esiyakhayo kwa-AK035?Localised unemployment research
We are working on a research project that turns anonymised user data into localised unemployment reports. National statistics do not always reflect what is happening in your specific town or suburb. These reports will show real, ground-level employment patterns. Community leaders and local government will be able to use them to direct resources where they matter most.
Where else can you look?
Ikuphi la ongaphinde uthole khona umsebenzi?Other useful links
Okunye okungakusizaLegacy Archive
Our old tools are hosted here. They still work, but are no longer updated.
Free Online CV Analysis
Professional CV assessment.
Free Online Career Guidance
Discover career paths.
Free Online Study Guidance
Resources for Grade 9 to 12.
Business Ideas: MzansiBiz 035
Side hustles and business ideas.
Recruitment Agencies and Job Boards
Find employment platforms.
Side Hustle and Personal Finance
Manage money.
International and Remote Jobs
Global opportunities.
Community and Mental Health
Support and wellness.
SETAs and Top Companies in SA
Directory of key companies.
Job Scam Awareness
Stay safe from scams.