Technical Proposal Writer

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Communication, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' professional writing experience
• Experience in Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Bid Writing, Tender Writing, Grant Writing, Research Writing, Policy Writing, Legal Writing, Medical Writing, Journalism, or similar professional writing environments
• Excellent written English with exceptional grammar, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
• Strong research and information-gathering abilities
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Experience using document collaboration and version-control tools
• Experience with technical documentation, user manuals, SOPs, work instructions, or product documentation advantageous
• Experience responding to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, tenders, bids, or procurement documentation advantageous
• Experience within technology, engineering, software, SaaS, telecommunications, infrastructure, or public sector environments advantageous
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Canva, or similar documentation tools advantageous
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Valid South African passport or ability to obtain one
• Reliable transport and ability to work from the Bellville office daily
• Willingness to work adjusted hours to collaborate with international teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, including:
• User guides
• Installation manuals
• Quick-start guides
• Product documentation
• Training materials
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Work instructions
• Research, gather, validate, and organise technical information from subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content
• Identify documentation gaps and develop new content where required
• Prepare and submit responses to:
• Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
• Tender submissions
• Procurement opportunities
• Draft executive summaries, technical methodologies, proposal responses, and supporting documentation
• Review, proofread, edit, and fact-check all documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Build and maintain a structured bid response and proposal content library
• Manage document templates, content repositories, and version control processes
• Support continuous improvement of documentation standards and knowledge management systems
• Collaborate with engineering, product, technical, and business teams to develop accurate content
• Ensure consistency in branding, terminology, formatting, and tone across all written materials
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards

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