50% of professionals earn between R 360 000 - R 680 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 520 000
The average salary for a Technical Writer in South Africa is ZAR 360 000 - ZAR 680 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 600 000 per year, based on 186 active job listings.
The cities with the most Technical Writer job opportunities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, Durban, Midrand. Cape Town leads with 66 job openings.
Leading employers for Technical Writer roles in South Africa include Genasys Technologies, Black Pen Recruitment, The Legends Agency, Triz Engineering Solutions, Master Drilling Group Ltd.
Explore 186 Technical Writer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.