The Junior Technical Writer supports the creation and maintenance of technical documentation by assisting in drafting, editing, and organizing content under the guidance of senior staff. This entry-level role provides an opportunity to develop technical communication skills while working closely with subject matter experts and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting and formatting user manuals, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
- Work with senior writers and technical staff to gather, clarify, and verify technical information.
- Support the review and editing process to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Help maintain document templates and follow established style guides and documentation standards.
- Organize and archive technical documents in document management systems.
- Track document updates and version history under supervision.
- Participate in document quality checks to ensure compliance with internal standards.
- Assist with preparing visual aids such as diagrams, flowcharts, and tables as needed.
- Respond to basic documentation-related requests from internal teams.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive or proprietary information.
Requirements
B Degree/B Tech/ National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in English, Journalism, or Communications.
(NQF7)
Related Qualifications:
· Technical Writing or Professional Writing
· Computer Science or Engineering (for highly technical roles)
Technical Communication
2-5 Years experience
Advantageous: Knowledge of
· Quality management
· Configuration management
on a Nuclear Power Plant or similar.