Gauteng: Junior Technical Writer posted by Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Technical Writer to join our team at Execustaff South Africa (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng. As a Junior Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating high-quality technical documentation for our clients. You will have the opportunity to work with various equipment and technologies, and contribute to the development of our customer satisfaction goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail as required for publications.
• Communicates with production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Reviews supplier manufacturers and trade catalogs, drawings and other data related to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
• Uses XML, Microsoft suite, editing and component content management software to write, organize, build and publish documents for the required audience.
• Organizes material and completes publications according to KMC set standards regarding configuration, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Reviews published materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
• Supports conversion of manuals to electronic formats that enable web-based customer access.
• Determines requirements for translation of technical manuals (Operator & Service) and works with translation services to create final foreign language manuals along with duplicate English copy.
• Uses localization tools to collaborate with vendors for the procurement of required language versions of documents.
• Creates or selects and edits photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
• Collaborates on layout of material for publication.
• Arranges for printing, duplication, and distribution of material to customers and internal departments as required.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Matric
• Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields (an advantage)
• Extensive experience with hard rock mining equipment (1-3 years)
• Ability to work extended hours as required to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel as required
• May be required to work in an underground environment