Technical Writer (JB5447)

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Technical Writer based in Bellville, Cape Town. In this role, you will collaborate with global teams to produce clear and comprehensive documents including manuals and proposals. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, and experience in creating user-friendly technical content.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in technical or proposal writing.
• Native-level English writing and editing skills.
• Experience with RFPs, RFIs, or public sector bids.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit technical documents: manuals, SOPs, quick-start guides, and tender responses.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams across time zones.
• Simplify complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content.

Skills

Writing Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

AI writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT)

Job description

Technical Writer (JB5447)
Bellville, Cape Town
R35 – R45,000 CTC per month + Medical Aid
Permanent | Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM

Join a fast-paced engineering team as a full-time Technical Writer based in Bellville. If you’re great at turning technical detail into clear, easy-to-understand content and enjoy working on both manuals and public sector proposals, this could be the role for you. You’ll collaborate with global teams to create a wide range of documents including SOPs, guides, and tender responses.
This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, with excellent writing skills, a technical mindset, and an interest in international collaboration (including occasional travel to the USA).

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Journalism/English with technical experience will also be considered)
3+ years’ experience in technical or proposal writing
Native-level English writing and editing skills
Experience with RFPs, RFIs, or public sector bids
Strong grasp of technical and SaaS product documentation
Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and AI writing tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
Valid passport and willingness to travel occasionally
Great attention to detail, grammar, and structure
Confident working independently and with global teams

Duties and Responsibilities:
Create and edit technical documents: manuals, SOPs, quick-start guides, and tender responses
Simplify complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content
Collaborate with engineering and sales teams across time zones
Format and write compelling bid documents for public sector opportunities
Maintain version control and brand consistency across all documents
Identify content gaps and develop supporting materials
Contribute to internal training, onboarding, and quality documentation

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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