Job Description

Location:

Midrand, Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Reporting to:

TVET Director

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length

: 36 Months

About Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About Macmillan Education

Macmillan Education (part of Springer Nature) is a world-class educational content and service provider. As a trusted publishing brand in Southern Africa, we support learners, teachers, and institutions throughout their educational journey by offering them engaging and flexible content formats. Our passion for learning and our commitment to elevating education in Southern Africa make us a leading partner in driving learner performance and assisting educators in delivering excellent results.

About the Role

Macmillan Education - South Africa is seeking a TVET Administrative Assistant to join our Regional Publishing Services team, based in Midrand. As a TVET Intern Administrative Assistant, you will coordinate and manage the production processes of educational materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality products.

Role Responsibilities

Manage and track documents relating to internal compliance - manage requests, authorisation, follow-up and filing. Manage and track administration of author contracts. Process invoices on Syspro and ensure correct expense codes. Process EFT requisitions and related admin for non-WIP expenses. Create presentations and PPT decks to brief. Set up book templates and populate, as required Source appropriate Shutterstock images in response to briefs. Help create/collate Advance Information and other sales/marketing collateral as needed. Track progress of marketing collateral content against deadlines (e.g. AIs, promotional booklets, catalogues, videos, workshops, author audio clips). General administrative support, including couriers, copying, scanning, printing, collating, room bookings, travel bookings and scheduling meetings.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

At least two years' relevant work experience. Attention to detail, extremely accurate. Completed Matric Strong English literacy and communication. Highly organised and systematic. High competence in Word, Excel, PPT. Familiarity with Syspro and facility to learn other packages as necessary. Speedy, responsive, engaged. Team player.

Applications:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position.


If you have not been contacted within a two-week period of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB:

In terms of meeting the company's goals with respect to Employment Equity, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.





At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit

https://careers.springernature.com

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Job Posting End Date:


13-08-2025