Manual Editor Cape Town - Cape Town Region
The Legends Agency
My client is an industry leader in the manufacture & supply of end-of-line packaging equipment with an established global footprint. They currently have a position available for an Manual Writer / Editor Technical Automation Machine User / Maintenance Manuals at their factory in Cape Town, South Africa. The following constitutes the duties & responsibilities of the role: Creating detailed end-user documentation using Adobe In-Design on the range of equipment that my client manufactures Work closely with the design teams, sales teams & manufacturing teams to capture all relevant detail required for user manuals Edit existing documentation to add additional details on machine models if needed Maintain the manuals library & structure, including machine parameter lists (Microsoft Excel) Assist in creating training manuals based on machine manuals Create artwork for machine buttons & controls, needed for the manuals when needed using Adobe Illustrator Take technical photographs after acceptance tests for visual records of the equipment (technical in nature) Shoot & compile video material for marketing purposes (using Adobe Premier Pro for compiling videos) Assist in the design of functional safety artwork, branding and / or diagrams needed for the equipment Adhere to HSE requirements as dictated by law & company policies Contribute to building & maintaining of a continuous improvement environment & ongoing functional activities Clear & effective communication skills for articulating manual design needs & explaining technical details Flexibility to adapt to new challenges, changes in project scope & unexpected obstacles Ability to meticulously ensure that every aspect of the end-user documentation meets required standards & specifications, including any client user specifications that may be relevant Maintaining & adding to a library of agency equipment documentation Occasionally required to work overtime on short notice. The applicant MUST HAVE the following experience & qualifications At least 5 years relevant experience writing or editing technical manuals A tertiary qualification in technical writing will be an advantage MUST BE PROFICIENT in using the Adobe Suite of Software , incl. but not limited to Adobe In-Design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Premier Pro Adobe Acrobat Pro MUST BE Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word Proficiency with the complete Microsoft Office Suite preferred MUST HAVE a SOLID ABILITY to photograph detailed good quality images of Equipment for technical detail & reference Machines for technical detail & reference Have the ability to capture marketing related videos & compile videos based on the clients templates, using Adobe Premier Pro Must have a technical (engineering type) background to understand technical machine design concepts & interpret technical specifications Assist with technical documentation required for equipment sign-off & interpreting client specifications during design & build phases Good time management skills High level of motivation Attention to detail Work well under pressure & set timelines when needed Excellent verbal, written & digital communication skills Possess a valid unendorsed South African drivers license Have own reliable transport Reside within the Greater Cape Town Metropole area Willing to travel within South Africa for work related tasks if needed My client is offering a market related salary that will be based on your qualifications & relevant experience, they also offer certain company benefits befitting of the role which will be discussed with the applicant during the interview process
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