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Document Services Technician
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Cape TownHybrid3mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
About the role
You'll Be Responsible For
- Ensure high-quality, accurate documents aligned with corporate standards and SLAs.
- Format documents for print/signing, understanding pagination and setup for various output methods.
- Manage the production of large documents during transactions, ensuring consistency across versions.
- Collaborate with the creative/DTP team on branded BD materials (bids, flyers, updates, etc).
- Follow design briefs from clients or Brand and Comms, applying layout and formatting accordingly.
- Create and edit maps, charts, tables, and imagery, maintaining visual identity standards.
- Support Workflow Coordinator/Manager with task oversight and coordination.
- Communicate with clients on deadlines, progress, and production changes.
- Follow and help improve procedures; escalate issues as needed.
- Log tasks accurately in systems (eg, BigHand), confirming instructions when required.
- Represent the firm positively in all client interactions.
- Build strong internal client relationships and ensure consistent service excellence.
- Clarify instructions, respond to queries, and take ownership of requests.
- Use Microsoft Teams to assist clients directly via screen sharing when needed.
- Communicate effectively with workflow, management, and peers to manage task lifecycles.
- Collaborate to meet business needs efficiently and consistently.
- Share skills and contribute to high-quality document, promotional, and presentation output.
- Perform quality checks and update coordinators on capacity or deadline changes.
- Offer flexibility with working hours, especially during high-demand periods.
Skills and Experience
- Document Production: Advanced skills in Word (styles, cross-referencing, tracked changes, TOCs, formatting), PowerPoint (animations, transitions, embedding), and Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, conditional formatting – desirable).
- Document Tools: Proficient in PDF editing/comparison tools, automatic numbering, and house styles.
- Systems Knowledge: Experienced with FileSite/Worksite/DMS, Outlook, and (desirably) Visio and DocuSign.
- Brand & Production Awareness: Understanding of print/production workflows, template management, and brand/visual identity standards (desirable).
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication with strong grammar and proofreading skills, ideally from a legal or professional services environment.
- Collaboration & Independence: Friendly, team-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently—especially in remote settings.
- Time & Task Management: Capable of handling high volumes and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and service quality.
- Process & Service Focus: Strong attention to detail, ability to follow complex instructions, and a proactive, client-focused mindset.
- Knowledge Sharing: Committed to continuous learning and sharing best practices with colleagues.
Benefits
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