Technical Writer

NOV

Technical Writer for NOV responsible for researching and creating technical manuals. Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure documentation meets user needs.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timePort Elizabeth • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing, including the ability to gather and assess technical documentation, create user documentation, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Proficient in translating complex technical concepts into clear, understandable content while managing project scope and deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Writing ExperienceBachelor's Degree in EnglishUser Documentation CreationProject Management SkillsEditing and Proofreading

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingData ResearchTechnical Manuscript DevelopmentStyle Guide DevelopmentUser DocumentationContent TranslationProject Scope DeterminationBudget ExecutionQuality AssuranceTechnical Documentation Compliance

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsTime Management

Industry Keywords

Technical CommunicationEngineering StandardsBest PracticesTechnical PublicationsIllustration Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research technical data and develop procedures through interviews, on-site visits and production observations.
Organize and research available data, write technical manuscripts from the data including procedures and parts lists.
Determine illustration needs and recommend content to illustrators.
Assist in proofing and editing technical publications of other writers for conformance to style and format.
Meet with other writers to determine project assignments and report project status.
Schedule and conduct review meetings for approval of new or revised publications before final version is released.
Assist in the development and revision of style guides that meet the specific needs of NOV products.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Media Studies, Technical Communication or Professional Writing
At least 2 years of technical writing experience
Must be able to gather and assess technical documentation to create and update user documentation in compliance with engineering technical input, best practices and department standards.
Must be able to translate highly technical concepts into understandable content for the end user.
Must be able to determine project scope, budget, execute and successfully complete assigned projects and deliverables.
Must be able to balance work volume and quality and appropriately escalate potential risks and issues to management.
Must be able to work independently and with a team to publish high-quality technical documentation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Provide documentation assistance to management and product engineering as necessary.
Proactively and promptly address documentation concerns of management and product engineering.
Collaborate with multiple engineering groups and project stakeholders.
Handle multiple projects effectively.
Actively participate in internal and external process improvements.