Freelance Technical Writer

5 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Catalisto.com Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Writes and edits technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, terminology, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Applies journalistic interviewing techniques to develop content for written materials
- Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals
- Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements
- Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes
- Research product samples to fully understand product
- Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding
- Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines
- Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process
- Gathers feedback from customers, designers, and manufacturers to improve technical documents
- Performs other related duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- Must have worked as a Technical Writer in a prior role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent writing and grammatical skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently
- Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

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