Parvana 2023 forTechnical Writer available

Parvana Strategic Sourcing has established itself as a leading provider of permanent and temporary recruitment services to the South African, European and UK marketplace. In addition to this we have enjoyed considerable success in Australia and other part

Job Title: Technical Writer
Location: Cape Town

Duties & Responsibilities:
Client Details:

Our client is an international highly successful software development house with a niche focus in the telecommunications and payment gateway sector. With 20 years of proven success and phenomenal growth, this client has an incredible training and mentorship program. Your colleagues will be Agile in approach, highly qualified and awesome people. Continuous improvement is a way of life which is reflected in a flat organisational organogram where you are encouraged to participate, contribute and your opinion will be valued. Each person is encouraged to be themselves. For those that are ambitious, this is the best organisation to fast track your way up the career ladder. Those that enjoy routine are encouraged and supported to be subject matter experts.

Role Responsibilities:

Preparing detailed technical documentation, specifically:
Detailed deployment/implementation plans, with “quasi-code” and specific configuration parameters.
Detailed technical configuration documents.
Engaging with Engineers to elicit the required information to prepare the above documents.
Engaging with Change Management stakeholders (internal and client) with regard to reviewing, updating and approving documentation.
Maintaining version control/history/integrity of configuration documents.
Interfacing with various leaders and subject matter experts.
Utilising the tools, systems and processes provided by the client.
Aiming to deliver 4-5 sets of documents per day (some are very simple and template driven, but this is not about spending a month writing a document).

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required.

Relevant Skills / Experience:

1+ years’ experience in a similar role
Proficiency in document management, spreadsheet and database programs e.g. Microsoft Office products and Adobe software.
Experience with documentation best practices and formats.
Experience with document control/configuration management practices.
Excellent attention to detail, and strong English language and grammar communicator (Verbal and written).
Technical Documentation Domain:
IT Infrastructure | Firewall Configuration | Virtual Machine Configuration.
Storage Configuration | Linux VM configuration (RHEL, SLES) | Network Configuration.
Physical Infrastructure – Racks, Servers, Storage and network.

PS Even if you feel you don’t have all the skills listed or if this spec isn’t what you are looking for, feel free to send your CV as we probably have other opportunities that could interest you. For a more comprehensive and updated list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website – www.parvana.co.uk

Desired Experience & Qualification:
Technical Writer, Documentation Specialist, Documentation, Telecommunications

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