20 free CV templates
Built for what employers in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda actually expect: two pages, single column, real text that screening software can read. Fill one in online, download the PDF, and reuse it for every application.
Professional
Banks, government, audit, NGOs — anywhere convention is safety.
Modern
Technology, marketing, media and startups.
Executive
Senior and board-level roles, where restraint reads as seniority.
Minimal
When you want the content to speak and the design to disappear.
Common questions
Are these CV templates really free?
Yes. Fill any template in on Ajirika and download it as a PDF at no cost. A free account is needed so your CV is saved and you can edit it later.
Which CV template should I choose?
Professional or Executive for banks, government, audit and senior roles; Modern for technology, marketing, media and startups; Minimal when you want the content to speak and the design to disappear. When in doubt, Professional is never wrong.
Will these templates pass ATS screening?
Yes. Every template is generated as real text in a single-column reading order, so screening software reads it correctly. Templates built as tables or images are the ones that arrive as gibberish.
Can I download my CV as a Word document?
PDF is the default and is what you should send unless an advert asks for Word, in which case a Word version is available too.
Can I use one template for several different jobs?
Yes, and you should - keep the template and rewrite the summary and your top few bullets for each advert.
Your CV, done in ten minutes
Pick a template, answer the prompts, and download the PDF. Then tailor it to any of the 763 jobs open on Ajirika right now.