Job Description

Job title: Senior Editorial Specialist
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Salary: Market-Related
Department: TVET Publishing
Reporting to: TVET Production Manager
Reference number: ECTVETD/082567
Closing date: 19 September 2025
Macmillan Education seeks to appoint an Senior Editorial Specialist to join their TVET Publishing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing editorial and production processes to ensure high-quality TVET publications are delivered on time and within budget. This position requires significant professional experience and knowledge as well as excellent references.
Requirements

• Extensive editorial and production experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of production processes and technical publishing requirements
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience in communicating clear briefs and maintaining high supplier standards
• High proficiency in MS Office; Math-Type an advantage
• Outstanding command of English, both written and verbal
• Experience in managing budgets and maintaining accurate schedules
• Highly organised and meticulous

• Unflappable under pressure and an excellent problem-solver
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with digital media
• Working knowledge of copyright law and permissions
• A Bachelor's degree in English, publishing or a similar field is an advantage
• Experience in educational or technical and vocational publishing is an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage multiple schedules, ensuring deadlines are met
• Deliver projects within budget
• Manage proofs, version control and final file supply
• Prepare titles for print
• Source, brief and manage editors, proofreaders, over-writers, calculation checkers and permissions researchers
• Negotiate fees and manage supplier deadlines and quality
• Ensure permissions are cleared as necessary
• Prepare artwork briefs and captions and manage artwork quality
• Complete all administration accurately and timeously in line with internal processes and procedures
• Ensure the superior quality of all TVET First publications

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: 4-09-2025

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