TECHNICAL WRITER - Mining Safety Technology Industry
π Potchefstroom, South Africa
βοΈ Mining Safety Technology Industry
πΌ Permanent Opportunity
π° Salary: Negotiable
An exciting opportunity has become available within a leading mining safety technology environment for an experienced and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join a highly innovative and fast-growing engineering team based in Potchefstroom.
This role is ideal for a technically minded individual with strong documentation, engineering communication, and structured writing capability who enjoys translating complex technical systems into clear, practical, and user-friendly documentation.
π§ ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be responsible for developing, structuring, maintaining, and controlling technical documentation across a wide range of advanced mining safety and collision prevention technologies used within underground and surface mining environments.
Systems include: β Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS)
β Pedestrian Detection Systems (PDS)β Missing Person Locator Systems (MPL)
β Railbound Safety Solutions
β Lamproom Management Systems
β Integrated Mining Safety Technologies
This role works closely with Engineering, R&D, Installations, Training, and Technical Support teams to ensure all technical documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned to operational requirements.
π― KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop operator manuals, installation manuals, commissioning guides, and technical user documentation
Create structured fault-finding and troubleshooting guides
Maintain document control and version management systems
Develop technical diagrams, flowcharts, tables, and illustrations
Work closely with engineering teams to verify technical information
Develop and issue technical bulletins and system updates
Ensure all documentation aligns with quality standards and operational requirements
Maintain revision histories and document registers
β MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMinimum 2 years experience writing technical training or engineering documentation
Minimum 2 years exposure within a technical, engineering, mining, or industrial environment
Strong understanding of technical systems and electrical fundamentals
Engineering Diploma or Degree advantageous
Excellent written English communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and formatting tools
Strong attention to detail and structured writing ability
π‘ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have a passion for technical communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to simplify complex engineering information into practical documentation for technicians, operators, and clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialised mining technology environment focused on innovation, operational safety, and advanced engineering systems.
π© To apply or request more information, please submit your CV via LinkedIn or contact the recruitment team directly.