Publisher

1212 Macmillan South Africa (PTY) Limited; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Education South Africa is seeking a Technical Publisher to oversee TVET content development for engineering and occupational subjects in Johannesburg. The role involves ensuring TVET materials align with regulatory and curriculum standards, while managing publishing projects within budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a similar role, a BSc or equivalent, and a teaching qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in educational materials development, especially technical/occupational content.
• Proficiency in MS Office and PowerPoint; MathType is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and manage development of TVET content for engineering and occupational subjects.
• Ensure materials meet regulatory, curriculum and teaching requirements for TVET.
• Manage and track publishing projects according to schedule.
• Research, plan and present proposals for new/revised educational materials.
• Administer budgets, records and contracts accurately.
• Build relationships with authors and stakeholders and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Technical content

Budget management

Team leadership

Deadline management

English proficiency

Education

BSc degree

Teaching qualification

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

MathType

Job description

Technical Publisher–TVET

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg (Cape Town location will be considered under certain circumstances) Department: TVET Publishing Reporting to: TVET Publishing Manager Reference number: TPTVET/022026 Application Deadline: 01 September 2026

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About Macmillan Education

Macmillan Education South Africa is a leading educational publisher, providing high-quality educational content, products and services to support teaching and learning across the country. We work closely with educators, institutions and learners to develop resources that meet the needs of the South African education sector, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), helping to improve learning outcomes and prepare learners for further study and the world of work.

About the Role

Macmillan Education is looking for an energetic and innovative Technical Publisher to join our TVET Publishing team. This is a Permanent or Fixed Term Contract position based in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising and managing the development of high-quality TVET content for engineering and occupational subjects, ensuring that materials meet regulatory, curriculum, learning and teaching requirements within the TVET sector.

Role Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and manage the development of high-quality TVET content for engineering and occupational subjects.
• Ensure that educational materials reflect and meet the regulatory, curriculum, learning and teaching requirements of the TVET sector.
• Manage and track a list of publishing projects according to schedule.
• Research, plan and present proposals for new and revised educational materials.
• Manage all administration relating to budgets, records and contracts meticulously.
• Develop realistic project budgets and ensure that projects are published within budget.
• Identify, brief and manage authors, reviewers and subject matter experts.
• Negotiate contracts and fees.
• Build strong working relationships with authors and other stakeholders in the sector.
• Craft marketing materials for sales and promotional activities.
• Maintain a deep understanding of customers through visits to colleges and other institutions.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Experience

3–5 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in educational materials development, especially technical and/or occupational content.

Education

BSc degree or similar. A teaching qualification will be an advantage.

Software Skills

MS Office and PowerPoint. MathType will be an advantage.

Competencies

• Ability to engage competently and critically with technical content.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and well‑organised.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Good command of English (written and verbal).
• Experience in developing, presenting and managing budgets for books and projects.
• Ability to work independently as well as operate as a team player.
• Ability to manage people and complex projects.
• Ability to articulate clear briefs and instructions.
• Demonstrates creativity and flexibility in a changing educational and technological environment.
• Familiarity with digital media will be an advantage.

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#LN-LI Job Posting End Date: 2-09-2026

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