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.

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.