Petrol Attendant CV example

A Petrol Attendant CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

Friendly and honest petrol attendant with two years of experience at a busy service station. I serve customers quickly, handle cash and cards accurately and follow fuel safety rules.

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

Fill vehicles with fuel safely and accurately
Check oil, water and tyre pressure for customers
Clean windscreens and keep the forecourt tidy
Process cash and card payments
Follow fuel safety and emergency procedures
Sell shop products and promotions

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

Customer service
Cash handling
Safety awareness
Friendliness

Also list, if you have them:

Cash handling and card machine experience
Fire safety or first aid training
Shop or till experience at the service station

4. Tips for Petrol Attendant jobs

Show that you are honest with money and quick with customers: those are what station managers look for.
Mention the extra services you did: checking oil, water and tyre pressure, cleaning windscreens, working in the shop.
Night shift and weekend availability is a plus: say so if you can work them.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

Dear Hiring Manager

Re: Application for the post of Petrol Attendant

I would like to apply for the post of Petrol Attendant, as advertised. Please find my CV attached.

For two years I worked as a petrol attendant at a 24-hour service station, filling vehicles, checking oil and tyres, and handling cash and card payments. My cash-ups were always correct, and I can work night shifts and weekends.

I am available for an interview at any time and can be reached on 072 123 4567. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully
Thabo Mokoena

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