Free ATS CV/ Resume Checker

Upload your CV now and get an instant ATS compatibility score, personalised feedback, and tips to make your resume pass Applicant Tracking Systems used by South African employers and government departments.

Check Your Resume Instantly

  1. Upload your Word or PDF CV.
  2. Scan for formatting, keywords, and structure issues.
  3. Get your ATS score and improvement suggestions.
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Why Use Our ATS Resume Checker?

  • Keyword optimisation: Checks your resume against job-specific keywords used in South Africa.
  • Format validation: Identifies design issues that block ATS parsing.
  • Instant score: See how well your CV performs in less than 30 seconds.
  • Completely free: No sign-up required to view your score.

What Our Scanner Looks For

Formatting & Layout

Verifies you’re using one-column layout, standard section headings, and readable fonts.

Keyword Relevance

Compares your CV to common South African job descriptions to ensure key skills and phrases are included.

Spelling & Grammar

Flags errors that might reduce your ATS score.

Section Completeness

Ensures all critical sections—Summary, Work Experience, Education, Skills—are present and properly labelled.

Top Tips to Pass ATS Screening

  • Mirror the exact keywords used in the job ad.
  • Avoid images, tables, or columns that ATS can’t read.
  • Use fonts like Arial or Calibri; keep formatting simple.
  • Save your CV as .docx or clean .pdf.
  • Include measurable achievements (e.g., “Reduced admin time by 25%”).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ATS resume checker?

An ATS resume checker simulates how Applicant Tracking Systems read and rank your CV, helping you fix issues before applying.

Is the checker free?

Yes, our ATS Resume Checker is 100% free for South African job seekers.

What’s a good ATS score?

A score above 80% indicates strong keyword and formatting alignment with job descriptions.

Which file formats are supported?

Upload Word (.docx) or PDF files. Scanned images or screenshots aren’t supported.


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