Remote Technical Writer Apprentice - Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced writers

Fully remote work

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Writer Apprentice for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will document user guides, API references, and online help, collaborating with engineers and product managers to translate complex technology into clear, usable information.

The program includes comprehensive training in writing principles, mentorship from experienced writers, and potential progression into a full-time Technical Writer position.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent required.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with documentation tools and CMS is a plus.
• Able to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation including user guides and API references.
• Collaborate with SMEs to gather information.
• Organize content clearly and logically.
• Edit for accuracy, grammar, and style.
• Learn documentation tools and CMS.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards and user needs.
• Translate technical jargon into accessible language.
• Support the documentation review process.
• Contribute to improving processes and standards.
• Conduct user research to understand requirements.

Skills

Exceptional writing

English proficiency

Grammar & editing

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Education

Matriculation certificate

Tools

Documentation tools

CMS basics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Writer Apprentice for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will document user guides, API references, and online help, collaborating with engineers and product managers to translate complex technology into clear, usable information.

The program includes comprehensive training in writing principles, mentorship from experienced writers, and potential progression into a full-time Technical Writer position.