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.
Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:
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Applications
Candidates who are interested in this position and meet the requirements may submit their application via the provided link.
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Job Posting End Date:
2-09-2026Skills Required
- 3–5 years of experience in a similar publishing role
- Experience developing educational materials, particularly technical or occupational content
- BSc degree or similar
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
- Ability to engage competently and critically with technical content
- Experience developing, presenting and managing budgets for books and projects
- Ability to manage people and complex projects
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Teaching qualification
- Experience using MathType
- Familiarity with digital media
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