Job Description

Job title: Technical Publisher - TVET
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Salary: Market-Related
Department: TVET Publishing
Reporting to: TVET Publishing Manager
Reference number: TPTVET/022026
Closing date: 28 February 2026
Macmillan Education is looking for an energetic and innovative Technical Publisher to join our TVET Publishing team. This is a permanent 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.
Key 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.
Requirements
Experience and Education::
3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
Experience in educational materials development, especially technical and/or occupational content.
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.
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: 28-02-2026

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