Job title: Senior Editorial Specialist

Location: Midrand, Johannesburg

Salary: Market-Related
Department: TVET Publishing
Reporting to: TVET Production Manager

Reference number: ECTVETD/082567

Macmillan Education seeks to appoint a Senior Editorial Specialist to join their TVET Publishing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing editorial and production processes to ensure high-quality TVET publications are delivered on time and within budget. This position requires significant professional experience and knowledge as well as excellent references.

Requirements
• Extensive editorial and production experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of production processes and technical publishing requirements
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience in communicating clear briefs and maintaining high supplier standards
• High proficiency in MS Office; Math-Type an advantage
• Outstanding command of English, both written and verbal
• Experience in managing budgets and maintaining accurate schedules
• Highly organised and meticulous
• Unflappable under pressure and an excellent problem-solver
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with digital media
• Working knowledge of copyright law and permissions
• A Bachelor’s degree in English, publishing or a similar field is an advantage
• Experience in educational or technical and vocational publishing is an advantage

Key Responsibilities
• Co-ordinate and manage multiple schedules, ensuring deadlines are met
• Deliver projects within budget
• Manage proofs, version control and final file supply
• Prepare titles for print
• Source, brief and manage editors, proofreaders, over-writers, calculation checkers and permissions researchers
• Negotiate fees and manage supplier deadlines and quality
• Ensure permissions are cleared as necessary
• Prepare artwork briefs and captions and manage artwork quality
• Complete all administration accurately and timeously in line with internal processes and procedures
• Ensure the superior quality of all TVET First publications

Applications:

Candidates who are interested in this position and meet the requirements may submit their application via the link in the More Info button below.

Closing date: 19 September 2025

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

Jonathan Ball Publishers, a division of Media24 (Pty) Ltd, is looking for an Editor to work at one of South Africa’s most dynamic book publishers. Reporting to the Publishing Director, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will span the range of editorial duties at a trade publisher. The position is based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

Key responsibilities:
• Project managing books from manuscript to print
• Editing and proofreading
• Reviewing and assessing manuscripts for merit and commercial viability
• Helping to identify commercially viable book concepts
• Assisting the sales, publicity and marketing teams with information and material needed for their purposes
• Liaising with authors

Requirements/Experience:
• Applicable Tertiary Qualification
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the same or similar position
• Strong English editorial and writing expertise. Shortlisted candidates may be required to write a test
• A love of reading and a passion for South African stories, with a focus on non-fiction

Skills and competencies:
• Deadline driven with close attention to detail
• Planning, project management and organising skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Anyone who is interested in applying for this position and who meets the requirements of the post may direct an application in the form of a CV and covering letter via the following link: https://media24.simplify.hr/vacancy/e4chwv

Closing date: 15 September 2025

Every application must be accompanied by three book concepts (i.e. ideas for books that could be pursued), a clear indication of your salary expectations and details of three referees.

Jonathan Ball Publishers reserves the right not to fill this position at this time should a suitable candidate not be found. Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.