Remote Automotive Technical Writer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear and accurate manuals, service guides, and knowledge base articles for automotive products. You will translate complex technical information into accessible language and support customers, technicians, and internal teams while working remotely from Upington or another suitable location.

The role emphasizes high-quality documentation standards, collaboration with engineers and product managers, and ongoing updates to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer in automotive or related industry.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with automotive systems and terminology.
• Proficient with documentation tools and content management systems; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documentation for automotive components, software, and procedures.
• Develop user manuals, repair guides, troubleshooting manuals, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and support specialists to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Maintain a consistent style and tone across all documentation, adhering to company standards.
• Update existing documentation to reflect product changes, software updates, and new findings.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

Clear technical explanation

Automotive terminology

Documentation tools & CMS

Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Remote Automotive Technical Writer to create clear, concise, and accurate documentation for their range of automotive products and services. Working remotely from Upington or any suitable location, you will be responsible for developing user manuals, service guides, technical bulletins, and online help content. Your ability to translate complex technical information into easily understandable language will be key to supporting customers, technicians, and internal teams. This role offers the chance to shape documentation standards in a flexible, remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical documentation for automotive components, software, and procedures.
• Develop user manuals, repair guides, troubleshooting manuals, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and support specialists to gather information and ensure technical accuracy.
• Maintain a consistent style and tone across all documentation, adhering to company standards.
• Update existing documentation to reflect product changes, software updates, and new findings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer , preferably within the automotive or a related technical industry.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of English.
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with automotive systems and terminology is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with documentation tools and content management systems; ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact technical documentation in the automotive sector.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for professional development and training in technical writing.
• A flexible and autonomous remote work culture.