Managing Editor – Coding & Robotics

Maskew Miller Learning; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publishing company is seeking a Managing Editor for Coding & Robotics projects. The role demands strong editorial leadership and project management skills to ensure high-quality outputs aligned with educational standards. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant qualification in Computer Science, with experience in publishing and a good understanding of curriculum requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in educational publishing or editorial management.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and language policy in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial workflow of Coding & Robotics projects.
• Ensure editorial quality and maintain alignment with editorial policy.
• Collaborate with language experts and manage project budgets.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Proofreading

Copy-editing

Typesetting

Curriculum alignment

Project management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science and/or Coding & Robotics

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Job details

Job title : Managing Editor – Coding & Robotics

Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : May 22,

Key Responsibilities

Lead the editorial workflow of Coding & Robotics and all Computer Science related projects from manuscript to final product (print and digital).

Ensure editorial quality by applying proofreading, copy-editing, and typesetting standards in all language versions.

Maintain alignment with MML's editorial policy and curriculum requirements.

Coordinate the localisation (not direct translation) of Coding & Robotics content in all official languages, ensuring clarity and curriculum alignment.

Collaborate with language experts to maintain consistency in terminology and instructional language.

Conduct or facilitate editorial training sessions for SMEs, authors, and reviewers.

Work closely with Publishers, Language Specialists, and Product Coordinators to manage timelines and content requirements.

Engage with external freelancers to ensure high-quality outputs.

Implement a rigorous editorial and QA process for all subjects.

Conduct final product checks before signoff, ensuring adherence to specifications.

Maintain and update WIP trackers for each language and phase.

Provide regular status updates and escalate risks proactively.

Monitor project budgets in collaboration with the Publisher.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science and / or Coding & Robotics.

At least 3 years' experience in educational publishing or editorial management.

Strong understanding of curriculum and language policy in education.

Experience working with teachers and learners at school level is beneficial but not required.

Additional Information

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing