Technical Publisher TVET

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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