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Your CV & Career,
expertly crafted.

Human-reviewed CVs, LinkedIn profiles and interview coaching, by a recruiter and an industry professional who know what employers actually want.

250+
CVs seen per role by recruiters
6s
Average recruiter scan time
75%
CVs filtered before human review
Top 1%
Our standard for every CV
Sources: LinkedIn Talent Insights · Ladders Eye-Tracking Study · CareerBuilder Recruiter Survey
The transformation
From overlooked to top 1%.
Two CVs side by side: an annotated CV with strengths marked in red, and a REJECTED CV next to a clean SELECTED CV
Every highlight is a reason to reject your CV.
Our software exposes all CV skeletons.
Deep Scan 2 analysing a CV on a laptop — issues highlighted with an overall score
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.

Recruiter's eye
Our Recruiters have screened thousands of CVs for local and international roles. They know exactly what gets shortlisted.
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.
Local & international
Applying in South Africa or targeting roles abroad, we tailor your documents for the right market.

What clients say
Results from industry professionals.

Professionals across South Africa who got shortlisted after working with us.

"
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.
Thabo M.
Civil Engineer · Gauteng
"
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.
Naledi K.
HR Manager · Johannesburg
"
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.
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.

CV Rewrite
Buzzwords removed, no repeating words, weak verbs replaced, impact added and ATS optimised.
R160
LinkedIn Profile Fix
Headline, About section, skills, education and experience, all optimised for recruiters.
R130
Interview Prep
Tailored question guide & model answers for your role.
R120
The Essentials
CV Rewrite + LinkedIn Profile Fix, with before-and-after optimisation reports for both.
R300

Ready to stand out?
Start free and upgrade when ready.

The free tools give instant AI feedback. When you want a human expert, we're here.

Free Tools
See how your CV or LinkedIn looks.
Individual Services
Pay only for what you need.

Delivered to your inbox within the stated timeframe.

CV Rewrite
General — any role
Your CV rebuilt from scratch for your industry and the kind of role you want, not one specific advert. Buzzwords out, weak verbs replaced, real impact added, ATS-ready throughout. This is the one that fixes the CV itself.
R160 once-off
1–2 business days
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.
R130 once-off
1–2 business days
Cover Letter
Tailored to a specific role and company, compelling, concise and professionally written.
R70 per letter
Same day
Interview Prep Guide
Role-specific questions, model answers using the STAR method, practical guidelines to walk in confident.
R120 once-off
Same day
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.
R350 per session
1–2 business days
Job Search Strategy
A personalised written guide covering which roles to target, how to apply, how to network and how to stand out.
R70 once-off
Same day

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.

Job Card
1 specific job posting
A Job Card tailors your CV to one specific job advert you already have in front of you: right keywords, right language, right positioning. Your CV is adjusted, not rewritten, so choose CV Rewrite instead if the CV itself needs fixing.
R100 once-off
1–2 business days
CV Rewrite + Tailoring
Up to 2 target roles Best value
Your whole CV rewritten from scratch, then tailored for up to 2 specific job postings you are applying to. Start here if your CV itself needs work, not just adjusting.
R210 once-off
1–2 business days
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.
R100 per role
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
R300 once-off
1–2 business days
  • CV Rewrite
  • LinkedIn Profile Fix
  • CV optimisation report (before and after)
  • LinkedIn optimisation report (before and after)
  • LinkedIn photo suggestions
  • Revisions until you are happy
  • Delivered via email
Most Popular
Professional
The Full Profile
R430 once-off R480
1–2 business days · Save R50
  • CV Rewrite
  • LinkedIn Profile Fix
  • Cover Letter (1 role)
  • Interview Prep Guide
  • CV and LinkedIn optimisation reports
  • LinkedIn photo suggestions
  • Revisions until you are happy
  • Delivered via email
Elite
The Career Kit
R680 once-off R900
1–2 business days · Save R220
  • 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
  • Revisions until you are happy
Best for Job Hunters
Hunter
The Job Hunter Pack
R480 once-off
1–2 business days
  • CV Rewrite
  • LinkedIn Profile Fix
  • CV Tailoring for 2 roles
  • CV and LinkedIn optimisation reports
  • LinkedIn photo suggestions
  • ATS score for each tailored version
  • Revisions until you are happy
  • Delivered via email

Portfolio Builder
Portfolio Bundles — priced for exactly what you're building.

Pick your format, set your number of projects, and watch the price update live. No limit on how many you add.

Base
Portfolio — PDF
From R280
3–5 business days
  • Cover page
  • Intro & bio page
  • Contact page
  • Professional formatting & structure
  • Your photos added for every project
  • +R100 per additional project
Your total From R280
1
Choose No of projects you worked on
Base
Portfolio — Website
From R600
3–5 business days
  • Site structure & navigation
  • Intro & bio page
  • Contact page
  • SEO & Google visibility setup
  • Domain registration + hosting included (1 year)
  • Delivered as a live link (URL) — nothing to download
  • Your photos added for every project
  • +R100 per additional project
Your total From R600
1
Choose No of projects you worked on
Bug fixes always free. Coming back next year to add a project? Just R100.

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 polished PDF, ready to send straight to employers and built to parse cleanly through ATS software. Cover letters come as Word and PDF. LinkedIn content is delivered as a structured document you copy directly into LinkedIn. All delivered via email.
There is no limit on revision rounds — we keep working on the document until you are happy with it, within 7 days of delivery. 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.
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Delivered to your inbox

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.

M
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.
RecruitmentInternational Hiring Interview CoachingMulti-industry
K
Kopano Thantsha
Industry Professional & Co-founder
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.
Professional DevelopmentCareer Strategy SA and International MarketsJob Market Insight
"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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Terms & Conditions

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.
2. Revisions
Individual services (CV Rewrite, LinkedIn Profile Fix, Cover Letter, Interview Prep Guide, Coaching Session, Job Search Strategy, CV Tailoring, ATS Optimisation) include revisions until you are happy with the document, within the revision window below.

Packages include revisions until you are happy with the documents, within the revision window below.

There is no limit on the number of revision rounds — we work on the document until you are happy with it. 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, we will keep revising the work until your concerns are resolved. 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 asked for any revisions.
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: info@launchpadcareers.co.za
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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