Technical Writer

1 week ago


Pretoria, South Africa HENSOLDT Full time

About The Role We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team. This role is responsible for clearly and effectively communicating technical information to customers, engineers, test teams and internal stakeholders. The Technical Writer will ensure the creation, maintenance and delivery of high-quality documentation that is accurate, user-friendly, and aligned with project and system requirements. Qualification and Experience Minimum Diploma in Publishing, Business Information Sciences, Engineering or Information Technology or similar qualification. Minimum 3 years (preferably 5) of experience in technical writing or documentation-related roles. Experience with technical writing standards such as ASD STE100 or similar is beneficial. Editorial or proofreading experience is advantageous. Ability to follow clearly specified rules and procedures. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks efficiently with minimal impact on project deadlines. Key Technical Skills Ability to create accurate, clear and user-friendly technical documentation. Proficiency reviewing and validating documentation for accuracy, technical depth, and completeness. Strong understanding of documentation standards, including ISO, MIL-STD and DEFSTAN. Ability to translate engineering inputs into structured and standardized documentation. Competence in document control, version management and applying security protocols. Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and provide clear communication on documentation requirements. Key Responsibilities Compile technical manuals, guides, procedures and specifications aligned with project requirements. Work closely with engineers to collect and translate complex technical data. Continuously update documentation to reflect product changes. Adhere to documentation standards and ensure accuracy, clarity and compliance. Manage document versions and apply all necessary revisions. Ensure classified information is protected and handled according to security guidelines. Conduct technical research, perform in-depth research to accurately document product functionality and workflows, participate in product testing and validation, and support internal teams and customers by addressing documentation-related queries. Identify and implement best practices, tools and innovative methods to streamline documentation workflows and improve content quality. Collect and apply feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve the relevance and effectiveness of documentation. Edit and update technical content to keep it accurate, consistent and easy to understand. Perform routine audits of documentation to align content with the latest product features and updates. Leverage content management systems (CMS) to efficiently organize, update and control access to technical documentation. What We Offer HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. Application Deadline 25 November 2025 How to Apply Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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