Our client is seeking a skilled Technical Proposal Writer to join their team in Bellville, Cape Town. This permanent, full-time position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in proposal writing, bid writing, tender submissions, technical documentation, or professional communications. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing proposal responses, creating technical documentation, managing content libraries, and translating complex information into clear, accurate, and compelling content.

Location:
Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape
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