Technical Writer JB5447

Cape Town, Western Cape

Posted 2 days ago


Company:: Kontak Recruitment
Company Description:: Kontak Recruitment agency South Africa, a staffing agency, and leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg. As one of the best staffing agencies, we are trusted for recruiting the best staff, we provide professional and reliable personnel services for both permanent and contract placements. Kontak specialises in helping businesses hire and employ staff efficiently across the employment spectrum. From entry-level to executive roles, find certified staff through our job agencies in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and beyond, including international locations. Looking for Top Talent? Find the right fit for your recruitment needs with our staffing services.
Contract Type:: Full Time
Experience Required:: 3 to 4 years
Education Level:: Bachelor
Number of vacancies:: 1

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