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.

• 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.

• 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.

• MS Office and PowerPoint.
• Math Type will be an advantage.

• 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.

Candidates who are interested in this position and meet the requirements may submit their application via the provided link.

28-02-2026