Technical Writer

Recruiter:

Flink Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA001095/JB

Date posted:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

40000

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Technical Writer to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing

Create and maintain high-quality technical product documentation.
Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, QA Teams, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand product functionality.
Develop user guides, manuals, workflows, feature documentation, release notes, configuration guides, and knowledge-based articles.
Transform complex technical concepts into clear, concise, audience-appropriate content.
Review and improve existing documentation and content repositories.
Support software releases through accurate and up-to-date documentation.
Create and maintain information architecture and documentation standards.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within cross-functional software development teams.

What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements

Previous experience as a Technical Writer, Documentation Specialist, Technical Author, Technical Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or related role within a software development environment.
Proven experience producing technical documentation for software products.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Experience working directly with Developers, Product Teams, QA Teams, and other technical stakeholders.
Exceptional written English communication skills.
Experience documenting software features, workflows, technical specifications, user guides, manuals, or knowledge bases.
Strong attention to detail and ability to quickly learn complex systems.

Technical Skills
Experience with some or all of the following:

Confluence
Jira
Notion
Visio
Lucid chart
Draw.io
Microsoft Office Suite
Agile / Scrum methodologies

Exposure to SaaS, FinTech, Insurtech, Software Development, or Technology environments will be highly advantageous.
Ideal Backgrounds
We would love to hear from:

Technical Writers
Documentation Specialists
Technical Authors
Technical Business Analysts
Systems Analysts
Product Analysts
Knowledge Management Specialists
Software Documentation Analysts

What's In It for You?

Join a highly innovative software business.
Work with modern technologies and product teams.
Hybrid working model.
Collaborative and agile environment.
Opportunity to influence how software products are documented and delivered globally.

Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Insurance
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Western Cape
Ideal work city:
Stellenbosch
Salary bracket:
R 40000 - 58000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
Yes

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