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Subject:RE: tech writing in South Africa From:"Paul Martin" <Paul -at- mosaicsoftware -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Mon, 14 Jan 2002 08:57:53 +0200
Jennfier O'Neill asked, "Does anyone know what the tech writing market is like in South Africa and how easy it is to find a writer there?" The market is small by European and American standards, but is burgeoning since more South African IT companies are making an impact overseas. However, it's not yet a commonly recognised profession. For instance, you won't find courses offered at universities and colleges, there is a national technical writing association, and employment agencies will probably frown if you ask them about technical writers. This means that most SA technical writers are full-timers and the dearth of positions available means that there are few freelancers.
Jennifer also asked, "What's the best way to find a writer there?" The most successful method seems to be the word of mouth approach. The other method, which is less successful because we have a 40% unemployment rate, is to advertise in the national press, their online counterparts (for example, www.iol.co.za or www.suntimes.co.za), or online job agencies (such as www.thejobindex.co.za).
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