Junior Technical Writer
Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
Job Description
The Junior Technical Writer supports the creation and maintenance of technical documentation by assisting in drafting, editing, and organizing content under the guidance of senior staff. This entry-level role provides an opportunity to develop technical communication skills while working closely with subject matter experts and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in drafting and formatting user manuals, operating procedures, and technical documentation. Work with senior writers and technical staff to gather, clarify, and verify technical information. Support the review and editing process to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. Help maintain document templates and follow established style guides and documentation standards. Organize and archive technical documents in document management systems. Track document updates and version history under supervision. Participate in document quality checks to ensure compliance with internal standards. Assist with preparing visual aids such as diagrams, flowcharts, and tables as needed. Respond to basic documentation-related requests from internal teams. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive or proprietary information.
Requirements
B Degree/B Tech/ National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in English, Journalism, or Communications.
(NQF7)
Related Qualifications:
Technical Writing or Professional Writing Computer Science or Engineering (for highly technical roles)
Technical Communication
2-5 Years experience
Advantageous: Knowledge of
Quality management Configuration management
on a Nuclear Power Plant or similar.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1482063
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned