Junior Technical Writer

Pangea Professional Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking a Junior Technical Writer to assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation. This entry-level position offers the chance to develop technical communication abilities while supporting senior staff and working closely with project teams. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in English, Journalism, or Communications and have 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in technical communication.
• Knowledge of quality and configuration management is advantageous.
• Related qualifications in Technical Writing or Professional Writing are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and formatting user manuals and technical documentation.
• Work with senior writers to clarify technical information.
• Support the review process to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Organize and archive documents in management systems.
• Participate in document quality checks.

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

B Degree/B Tech/ National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in English, Journalism, or Communications

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
  
  

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