Word Processor

Company Description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Centurion. This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Word Processor II to provide administrative and document production support to a busy team environment. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, formatting, proofreading, and revising a wide range of business documents while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery. This position supports day-to-day operations by helping teams produce clear, professional, and well-organized materials.

• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread reports, correspondence, manuals, forms, and other business documents.
• Provide document production support for multiple team members and departments.
• Ensure documents meet company standards for formatting, grammar, style, and accuracy.
• Revise documents based on team input and incorporate requested updates promptly.
• Manage multiple assignments at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Create and maintain templates and standardized formats for recurring documents.
• Support administrative workflows by organizing files and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Use word processing tools to improve document presentation, clarity, and consistency.

• Experience in word processing, administrative support, clerical support, or a similar office-based role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and other word processing software.
• Strong command of English grammar, spelling and business writing conventions.
• Excellent typing, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize work, and support multiple stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Post-matric certificate or diploma (NQF Level
  5) in administration, document management or equivalent.

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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