This is what happens when our team works on a CV. Scan reveals the issues. We fix them. You get shortlisted.
💡 Recruiters flag 100% — it means you copied the job spec.
Before
61 / 100
61
Needs Work
Likely filtered before a human sees it
❌ 8 buzzwords found
❌ 11 weak verbs
❌ 6 missing metrics
⚠ ATS match: 55%
⚠ Passive voice
⚠ CV length
BUZZWORD
"Results-driven professional with a passion for excellence..."
After
98 / 100
98+
Top 1% ⭐
Shortlist-ready.
✅ 0 buzzwords
✅ Strong action verbs
✅ Bullets have metrics
✅ ATS match: 98%
✅ Recruiter-ready
✅ and more...
REWRITTEN
"Managed a team of 6 analysts, delivering IFRS reports across 3 entities on time, every quarter."
What recruiters see
Every highlight is a reason to reject your CV.
Why Launchpad
Built by a Recruiter | Designed to get you hired.
Every document we deliver is reviewed by our team, a recruiter who hires locally and internationally, and an industry professional who has navigated the job market first-hand.
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Recruiter's eye
Maureen has screened thousands of CVs for local and international roles. She knows exactly what gets shortlisted.
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Industry insight
We have been on both sides of the hiring process. That experience shapes how we approach every CV and profile we work on, no matter your field or level.
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Local & international
Applying in South Africa or targeting roles abroad, we tailor your documents for the right market.
What clients say
Real results from real people.
Professionals across South Africa who got shortlisted after working with us.
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I had been applying for 3 months with no callbacks. After Launchpad rewrote my CV I got two interview calls in the first week. Honestly did not expect it to work that fast.
CV Rewrite
Thabo M.
Civil Engineer · Gauteng
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★★★★★
My LinkedIn had been the same for years and I never thought much of it. After the overhaul recruiters started reaching out within days. The headline alone made such a big difference.
LinkedIn Profile Fix
Naledi K.
HR Manager · Johannesburg
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★★★★★
I was switching careers and really struggled to explain my background on paper. They just got it straight away and put together something I was actually proud to send out. Worth every cent.
CV Rewrite
Siyanda D.
Finance to Project Management · Cape Town
What we offer
From a quick CV fix to a full career kit.
Individual services or bundled packages, all human-reviewed, delivered to your inbox.
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CV Rewrite
Buzzwords removed, no repeating words, weak verbs replaced, impact added and ATS optimised. R140R230Save R90
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LinkedIn Profile Fix
Headline, About section, skills, education and experience, all optimised for recruiters. R100R180Save R80
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Interview Prep
Tailored question guide & model answers for your role. R60R100Save R40
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Elite Career Kit
CV, LinkedIn, Cover Letter, Interview Guide and a Coaching session. R620R750Save R130
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Upload your CV and get a full report — content, layout, formatting, buzzwords and ATS score all checked.
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ATS Match Checker
Upload your CV and paste the job description. Our software checks how well they match and what is missing.
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Job Finder
Upload your CV and we will extract your skills and experience, then find matching jobs across multiple job boards worldwide — you decide where to apply.
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PDF or Word (.docx) — max 10MB
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We search across Indeed, Careers24, PNet and more — results show location on every card so you choose where to apply.
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LinkedIn Profile Scan
Upload your LinkedIn profile as a PDF and get a full report — headline, About section, experience, skills and keyword gaps all checked.
💡 How to export your LinkedIn as a PDF:
1. Go to your LinkedIn profile page
2. Click the ••• (three dots) icon (below your name and photo)
3. Select Save to PDF
4. Upload that downloaded file below
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LinkedIn PDF export — max 10MB
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Our software is set to strict standards — your LinkedIn profile is benchmarked against what top recruiters actually look for.
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Individual Services
Pay only for what you need.
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⏱1–2 business day delivery
🔄Revision rounds included
🌍Worldwide delivery
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CV Rewrite
Full rewrite with buzzwords removed, weak verbs replaced and impact added. Includes an optimisation report showing exactly what changed and why, plus one round of revisions.
R140 once-offR230Save R90
⏱ 1–2 business days
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LinkedIn Profile Fix
Headline rewrite with 3 options, full About section, skills, education and experience optimisation. Comes with an optimisation report covering before and after changes, keyword improvements, profile score and photo suggestions.
R100 once-offR180Save R80
⏱ 1–2 business days
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Cover Letter
Tailored to a specific role and company, compelling, concise and professionally written.
R60 per letterR100Save R40
⏱ 1–2 business days
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Interview Prep Guide
Role-specific questions, model answers using the STAR method, practical guidelines to walk in confident.
R60 once-offR100Save R40
⏱ 1–2 business days
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Coaching Session
A 30-minute to 1-hour deep call with Maureen and Kopano. Covers in-person and remote interview techniques, screening questions, how to position yourself, tips for virtual interviews and honest personal feedback on how you come across.
R250 per sessionR350Save R100
⏱ 1–2 business days
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Job Search Strategy
A personalised written guide covering which roles to target, how to apply, how to network and how to stand out.
R75 once-offR125Save R50
⏱ 1–2 business days
New
Targeted Applications
Most CVs are written for everyone. Ours are written for the industry and roles you actually want. We tailor your CV to match the specific language, keywords and expectations of your target field — so you stand out to the right people.
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CV Tailoring
1-2 industry roles
We take your CV and rewrite it to speak directly to your target industry and role type. Right keywords, right language, right positioning, without losing who you are.
R180 once-off
⏱ 1–2 business days
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CV Rewrite + Tailoring
Best value
Full CV rewrite from scratch, then tailored specifically for your target industry and 1-2 role types. The complete package for someone serious about landing the right role.
R230 once-offR280Save R50
⏱ 1–2 business days
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ATS Optimisation
Job-specific
Paste a job description and we close every keyword gap, fix phrasing mismatches, and resolve all formatting issues stopping your CV from passing ATS screening. We test against the same rules used by the major ATS platforms that process the majority of applications worldwide, so your CV passes them all.
R80 per roleR110Save R30
⏱ 1–2 business days
Packages
Bundle and save for better value.
Combine services for a better price. All packages include human review.
Starter
The Essentials
R250 once-offR450
⏱ 1–2 business days · Save R200
CV Rewrite
LinkedIn Profile Fix
CV optimisation report (before and after)
LinkedIn optimisation report (before and after)
LinkedIn photo suggestions
2 rounds of revisions
Delivered via email
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Professional
The Full Profile
R300 once-offR650
⏱ 1–2 business days · Save R350
CV Rewrite
LinkedIn Profile Fix
Cover Letter (1 role)
Interview Prep Guide
CV and LinkedIn optimisation reports
LinkedIn photo suggestions
2 rounds of revisions
Delivered via email
Elite
The Career Kit
R620 once-offR750
⏱ 1–2 business days · Save R130
CV Rewrite
LinkedIn Profile Fix
Cover Letter (2 roles)
Interview Prep Guide
Coaching Session with Maureen and Kopano
CV and LinkedIn optimisation reports
LinkedIn photo suggestions
Remote and in-person interview techniques
Job Search Strategy Guide
5 rounds of revisions
Best for Job Hunters
Hunter
The Job Hunter Pack
R360 once-offR600
⏱ 1–2 business days · Save R240
CV Rewrite
LinkedIn Profile Fix
CV Tailoring for 2 roles
CV and LinkedIn optimisation reports
LinkedIn photo suggestions
ATS score for each tailored version
2 rounds of revisions
Delivered via email
FAQ
Common questions, answered.
All payments are processed securely through PayFast — South Africa's most trusted online payment platform. We accept Visa, Mastercard, EFT, Instant EFT. Simply click Place Order on any service or package and you'll be taken directly to the secure PayFast payment page. After paying, you'll be redirected to a confirmation page where you can message us on WhatsApp with your details.
For a CV Rewrite: your current CV (any format) and your target role or industry. For a LinkedIn Profile Fix: your LinkedIn profile URL or a PDF export. For a Cover Letter: the job advert and your CV. We will ask for anything else we need during our WhatsApp chat.
All services are delivered within 1–2 business days after payment is confirmed. If you have an urgent deadline, message us on WhatsApp first — we accommodate urgent requests where possible and will be upfront if we can't.
Your CV is delivered as a Word document (.docx) so you can edit it yourself, plus a PDF version ready to send to employers. Cover letters come as Word and PDF. LinkedIn content is delivered as a structured document you copy directly into LinkedIn. All delivered via email.
Every package includes revision rounds — 2 rounds for most services, 5 rounds for the Career Kit. If something isn't right, tell us exactly what to adjust and we'll fix it. We don't sign off until you're satisfied. If work hasn't started yet, you can request a full refund within 24 hours of payment.
Yes. We work with clients across Africa and internationally. If you are applying for roles abroad, tell us the target country — CV formats and expectations vary between the UK, UAE, Australia, Canada and the US, and we tailor accordingly. PayFast accepts international cards.
Completely. Everything you share with us is kept strictly confidential. We do not share your information with any third party. Your CV content is only used to complete your order and is deleted from our systems once delivery is confirmed.
If you are not sure, WhatsApp us and we will point you in the right direction — no pressure, no sales pitch. As a rough guide: if you haven't updated your CV in 12+ months → CV Rewrite. If recruiters aren't finding you on LinkedIn → LinkedIn Profile Fix. Applying for a specific role → ATS Optimisation. Starting a job search from scratch → The Full Profile or Career Kit.
Browse our services and pick what you need — individual services or a bundle.
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Polished, professional documents delivered to your inbox within 1–2 business days. Revisions are always part of the process.
Our Team
Real people. Real expertise.
Launchpad is built on a recruiter's inside knowledge and first-hand professional experience, two things no AI tool can replicate.
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Maureen Karanja
Recruiter & Co-founder
Maureen is an experienced recruiter who has screened thousands of CVs and placed candidates locally and internationally across multiple industries including finance, engineering, healthcare and technology. She knows exactly what gets shortlisted — and what gets binned in the first 6 seconds. Her inside knowledge is the backbone of every CV and LinkedIn profile Launchpad delivers.
Kopano brings hands-on professional experience across demanding, results-driven industries. Having navigated the job market himself, he understands the real challenges candidates face when trying to stand out, whether you are just starting out, moving up or making a career change. That first-hand perspective shapes everything Launchpad does, ensuring our advice is practical, grounded and relevant to professionals across all sectors and levels.
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"We built Launchpad because we have seen too many great candidates lose opportunities to a poorly written CV or a LinkedIn profile that does not do them justice."
— Kopano & Maureen
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Please read these terms carefully before placing an order or using our free tools. By using Launchpad services you agree to the following.
1. Nature of Services & Delivery
Launchpad Careers offers exclusively digital professional services — including CV rewrites, LinkedIn profile optimisation, cover letter writing, and interview coaching. No physical products are sold, manufactured, or shipped. All deliverables are digital documents sent electronically via email. Services are delivered within 1 to 2 business days after payment is confirmed. Our working hours are 6:30am to 10pm (SAST), Monday to Sunday. Orders placed outside working hours will be attended to on the next business day.
Packages: The Essentials and The Full Profile include 2 rounds of revisions. The Career Kit includes 5 rounds of revisions. The Job Hunter Pack includes 2 rounds of revisions.
All revision requests must be made within 7 days of receiving your documents. Revisions cover adjustments and improvements to existing content and do not include complete rewrites based on entirely new information provided after delivery.
3. Payment
All clients pay securely via PayFast — South Africa's leading online payment platform. We accept credit card, debit card, EFT, Instant EFT. Payment is made directly on our website by clicking Place Order on your chosen service — no payment links sent separately. Work begins as soon as payment is confirmed by PayFast. All prices are in South African Rand (ZAR) and are the final amount charged — no additional taxes or fees apply. International clients may also pay via PayFast using a credit or debit card.
4. Refund Policy
Due to the digital and personalised nature of our services, the following refund terms apply:
Before work commences: A full refund may be requested within 24 hours of payment confirmation, provided work has not yet been started. Refund requests must be submitted via WhatsApp at +27 82 219 2256.
After work has commenced or been delivered: No refunds are issued once work is in progress or has been delivered. If you are dissatisfied with the delivered work, your included revision rounds will be used to address and resolve your concerns. We are committed to delivering work that meets the agreed scope.
Processing of approved refunds: Where a refund is approved, it will be processed back via the original payment method through PayFast within 5 to 7 business days.
Launchpad reserves the right to decline a refund request if work has already commenced or where the client has not made use of their available revision rounds.
5. Exchange & Service Change Policy
Due to the bespoke and digital nature of our services, exchanges are subject to the following terms:
Before work commences: If you have paid for a service and wish to change to a different package, this may be accommodated within 24 hours of payment, provided work has not yet started. Any difference in price will be charged or refunded accordingly.
After work has commenced: Once work is in progress, service changes are not permitted. The original service paid for will be delivered in full.
Upgrades: Clients may upgrade to a higher-tier package at any time before delivery by paying the difference in price. Downgrading after work has commenced is not permitted.
All exchange or upgrade requests must be made via WhatsApp at +27 82 219 2256.
6. Client Responsibilities
Clients must provide accurate, complete and up to date information for us to work with. Launchpad is not responsible for the outcome of job applications. We optimise your documents to the highest standard but cannot guarantee job offers, interviews or any specific results. The quality of the final product depends in part on the information provided by the client.
7. Privacy Policy & Confidentiality
Launchpad Careers is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013.
Information we collect: We collect personal information you provide directly to us, including your name, email address, contact number, CV content, employment history, and career details. Our free tools may collect uploaded documents solely for the purpose of generating scan results.
How we use your information: Your personal information is used exclusively to render the service you have paid for or requested. Emails collected through our free tools may be used to send relevant career tips, service updates, and promotional offers from Launchpad. You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us on WhatsApp or replying to any email.
Storage & security: All information is stored securely. We do not store your payment details — all payment processing is handled entirely by PayFast, which is PCI-DSS compliant. We retain your information only for as long as is necessary to deliver your service and comply with legal obligations.
Third-party sharing: We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any third parties, except as required by law or where necessary to deliver your service (e.g. PayFast for payment processing).
Your rights: Under POPIA, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information held by us. To exercise these rights, please contact us on WhatsApp at +27 82 219 2256.
8. Free Tools
Free tools are limited to 1 scan per day per user. Results generated by the free tools are AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. They do not constitute professional career advice. For a full human-reviewed analysis and rewrite, please order a paid service.
9. Intellectual Property
All website content, branding, design and materials belong to Launchpad. The final documents we produce and deliver to you are yours — you own them fully and may use them as you wish.
10. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute regarding our services or a transaction, we ask that you contact us directly on WhatsApp at +27 82 219 2256 in the first instance so we can resolve the matter promptly and amicably.
If a resolution cannot be reached directly, disputes may be escalated to PayFast for transaction-related matters in accordance with PayFast's merchant and buyer dispute process. Launchpad will cooperate fully with any such process.
We are committed to fair and transparent resolution of all concerns and will always aim to resolve disputes within 5 business days of being notified.
11. Governing Law & Consumer Protection
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. By using Launchpad services, you agree that any disputes will be subject to South African jurisdiction.
To the extent applicable, our services are subject to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), No. 68 of 2008. Where any provision of these terms conflicts with the CPA, the CPA shall prevail. Nothing in these terms is intended to limit or waive any rights you are entitled to under applicable South African consumer protection legislation.
12. Business Information
Trading name: Launchpad Careers Business type: Sole trader Website: launchpadcareers.co.za Country of operation: Republic of South Africa WhatsApp: +27 82 219 2256 Email: launchpadcareer1@gmail.com Service type: Digital professional services — no physical goods sold or shipped Payment processor: PayFast (PayFast (Pty) Ltd, a registered South African payment service provider)
13. Changes to Terms
Launchpad reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Changes will be reflected on this page. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
14. Limitation of Liability
Launchpad Careers provides professional career services in good faith. While we strive to deliver the highest quality work, we cannot guarantee specific employment outcomes, interview success, or job placement as these depend on factors outside our control including employer decisions, market conditions, and candidate suitability. Our liability is limited to the value of the service purchased. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from use of our services.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about these terms, please reach out to us on WhatsApp at +27 82 219 2256 during working hours (6:30am to 10pm).
Last updated: May 2026 | This policy is compliant with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013
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Upload your CV and we will highlight every issue directly on it. Fix them one by one and watch your score rise to 98.
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1Open linkedin.com on a desktop browser
2Set your language to English in Settings
3Go to your Profile
4Click the ••• icon → Save to PDF
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