Authors and related writers plan, research and write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-journalistic articles (excluding material for newspapers, magazines and other periodicals) for publication or presentation.
Skill level:
Highly skilled
Check your pay
- The majority of Authors and related writers earn a salary between R10 475 and R42 105 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Authors and related writers ranges from R10 475 to R23 068.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R13 567 and R28 549 per month.
Duties and tasks
- Conceiving, writing and editing novels, plays, scripts, poetry and other material for publication or presentation
- Conducting research to establish factual content and to obtain other necessary information
- Writing scripts and continuities and preparing programmes for stage, film, radio and television productions
- Analysing material, such as specifications, notes and drawings, and creating manuals, instructions for use, user guides and other documents to explain clearly and concisely the installation, operation and maintenance of software, electronic, mechanical and other equipment
- Writing brochures, handbooks and similar technical publications
- Selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar and accuracy of content, arranging for any necessary revisions and checking proof copies before printing
