Editorial Programme Co-ordinator

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Department: TVET Publishing
Reporting to: Production Manager
Contract Type: Two-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Application Deadline: 13 July 2026

About Springer Nature

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About Macmillan Education South Africa

Macmillan Education South Africa is committed to empowering learners and educators through high-quality educational publishing. Our TVET Publishing team develops curriculum-aligned learning resources that support Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across South Africa. Through collaboration, innovation and a strong commitment to educational excellence, we create products that make a meaningful impact on teaching and learning.

About the Role

Macmillan Education South Africa is seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Editorial Programme Co-ordinator to join our TVET Publishing team on a two-year fixed-term contract.

This role is responsible for co-ordinating editorial and production activities to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality educational publications. You will manage project schedules, work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, ensure compliance with Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) requirements, and contribute to the production of curriculum-aligned resources that meet high editorial and production standards.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, building strong stakeholder relationships, maintaining exceptional attention to detail, and contributing to the development of educational content that supports student success.

Role Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate editorial and production schedules to ensure project, submission, print and marketing deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and communicate timelines effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Prepare titles for submission and resubmission, ensuring compliance with Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure projects progress according to schedule.
• Prepare and verify artwork briefs and captions.
• Source, brief and manage editors, proofreaders, over-writers, permissions researchers and other suppliers, including negotiating supplier fees.
• Quality-check manuscripts for educational quality, curriculum alignment, language level and overall suitability.
• Manage proofs, collate editorial corrections, maintain version control and prepare final files for marketing and commercial print.
• Contribute to editorial templates, briefing documents, style guides and complete all associated administrative activities accurately and on time.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• 3–5 years' experience in an editorial project co-ordination role, preferably within a curriculum-driven education or training publishing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Science (BSc), Publishing, Education or a related field.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project co-ordination skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Experience briefing and managing editors, proofreaders and other external suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with technical publishing content, including mathematics, formulas, science and engineering material.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.
• Experience using MathType.
• Familiarity with digital publishing workflows and digital media.
• Knowledge of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum.

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile

SN-Balances Stakeholder, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Project Management, SN-Builds Trust, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Data analytics / Quantitative Skills, SN-Directs Work, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Action-Oriented, SN-Quality Management

Applications

Candidates who meet the requirements for this position may submit their application via the appropriate link:

Please note: In support of Macmillan Education's commitment to Employment Equity, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Posting End Date:

14-07-2026