Description

About Maskew Miller Learning

Maskew Miller Learning lends its name from the most trusted and recognisable publisher in South African history – Maskew Miller. At Maskew Miller Learning, we believe that learning allows people to move forward in life, enabling them to have brighter futures.

We are a B-BBEE – Level 1 contributor, providing education solutions ranging from early childhood learning to professional certification, curriculum-based print materials, e-learning content and tools, as well as teacher training. We publish in all 11 official languages and have the widest range of CAPS-approved content trusted by teachers. Our quality educational resources and materials are used in schools, TVET colleges, higher education institutions, and home and professional environments.

Our Core Values

• We are Committed. We're helpful and supportive of our customers and colleagues alike – providing educational resources to help people move forward, while also helping colleagues grow and excel.
• We are- Accountable. Our products and services have a tremendous impact on learning and for this reason we operate ethically and with integrity. We are honest, reliable, trustworthy, and take responsibility for our actions.
• We are Collaborative. We partner with both internal and external stakeholders to continually improve our offering and maintain a competitive edge. We are inclusive, valuing, and respecting colleagues' ideas and encouraging thought leadership.
• We are Curious. We are forward looking. We challenge the status quo through creative, innovative, and agile thinking.
• We are Resilient and Impactful. We strive to make a positive, lifelong difference on our communities and environment by being considerate and progressive, developing solutions that affect real change.

Main purpose

Maskew Miller Learning is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Managing Editor to join our Product team. The key focus area of this position is to manage the editorial and production process of a product through the various editorial stages whilst ensuring a high-quality product is delivered according to the agreed deadlines and within the approved budget. This fulltime position is based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will work across our Languages, Humanities and STEM portfolios. The managing editor will be reporting to the Publisher.