Underground Mining Technical Writer: Manuals & Safety

Sandvik AB; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in South Africa seeks a Technical Writer to produce Operator’s and Maintenance Manuals for RTV equipment and other Mechanical Cutting products. You will translate complex machine knowledge into clear, structured technical instructions and illustrations, collaborating with engineering, service and workshop teams.

You will also support product safety initiatives, perform risk assessments, and ensure documentation aligns with local safety standards and global CAD data.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create Operator’s and Maintenance Manuals.
• Experience translating machine knowledge into clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Operator’s and Maintenance Manuals for RTV equipment and other Mechanical Cutting products.
• Develop structured, clear technical instructions and illustrations.
• Produce documentation in clear technical English for global customers.
• Coordinate with engineering, service and workshop teams to collect inputs.
• Support product safety initiatives and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical writing

Structured docs

English (technical)

CAD illustrations

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mining engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sandvik Mining in South Africa seeks a Technical Writer to produce Operator’s and Maintenance Manuals for RTV equipment and other Mechanical Cutting products. You will translate complex machine knowledge into clear, structured technical instructions and illustrations, collaborating with engineering, service and workshop teams.

You will also support product safety initiatives, perform risk assessments, and ensure documentation aligns with local safety standards and global CAD data.