Technical Writer

60 Degrees; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension fund & group life cover

Job summary

60 Degrees is seeking a technically adept writer to transform complex software concepts into clear product documentation for an insurtech cloud platform. You will partner with Product, Development, Training, Sales and Marketing across markets to produce user-friendly documentation, manuals, and diagrams that support the adoption of our products.

As part of a collaborative team, you will ensure accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with documentation standards, while contributing to ongoing

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing Technical Writing work.
• Experience creating technical documentation for software products.
• Experience using documentation platforms such as Confluence or Notion.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and improve technical documentation across the product ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, Training, Sales, and Marketing to gather information.
• Research, structure, and produce manuals, process guides, and operational docs.
• Translate complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create user-focused docs explaining features, configurations, and business benefits.
• Develop configuration support documentation and manuals.
• Review and refine existing content for consistency and accuracy.
• Produce visual content like workflows, maps, and diagrams.
• Build understanding of products and documentation standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation platforms

Diagram tools

SDLC understanding

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Confluence

Notion

Visio

Lucidchart

draw.io

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

Our client is a growing technology business that develops innovative, cloud-based software solutions for the insurance industry. Operating across multiple markets, they are recognised for delivering technology that enables organisations to improve efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and enhance customer experiences.

As a Technical Writer, you will play a critical role in transforming complex technical information into clear, engaging, and user-friendly documentation. Working closely with Product, Development, Training, Sales, and Marketing teams, you will help ensure that internal and external stakeholders have access to accurate, high-quality product information and support materials.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative environment where your work will directly contribute to the successful adoption and understanding of sophisticated software products used across multiple markets.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving technical documentation across the product ecosystem.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing clear, concise, and audience-appropriate technical documentation for software products.
• Collaborating with Product, Development, Training, Sales, and Marketing stakeholders to gather and validate information.
• Researching, structuring, and creating technical product documents, manuals, process guides, and operational documentation.
• Translating complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand content for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Creating user-focused product documentation that explains features, functionality, configurations, and associated business benefits.
• Developing configuration support documentation and technical manuals.
• Reviewing and refining existing documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality.
• Producing supporting visual content, including workflows, process maps, and diagrams.
• Building and maintaining a strong understanding of the organisation's products and documentation standards.

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technical Writer or in a similar role within a software development environment.
• Proven experience creating technical documentation for software products.
• Ability to provide a portfolio showcasing Technical Writing work.
• Experience reviewing, editing, and enhancing existing technical documentation.
• Experience using documentation platforms such as Confluence, Notion, or similar.
• Experience using diagramming tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, draw.io, or equivalent.
• Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software development principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written communication, editing, and research skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts and communicate them effectively to different audiences.
• Experience creating documentation that incorporates text, diagrams, workflows, and visual elements.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and resilient.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to deadline.

YOUR REWARD

• R600 000 to R660 000 per annum, inclusive of pension fund and group life cover.
• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Stellenbosch office.
• Opportunity to work within an innovative Insurtech software business, with ongoing professional growth and development opportunities.

For more roles, please have a look at our website (www.60degrees.com) or follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/10287263/)