Job Openings at Maskew Miller Learning

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide strategic leadership to the English HL and FAL publishing team, including Publishers and Managing Editors, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet evolving role requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to manage team capacity effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Product Strategy & Subject Expertise

• Serve as the English language subject matter expert, driving the development of high-quality educational products.
• Conduct market research in collaboration with the research team to understand evolving educational needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with curriculum officials, government bodies, and key external stakeholders.
• Lead the conceptualisation and development of English language products and services, ensuring pedagogical alignment with policy frameworks for Grades R–12.
• Analyse curriculum requirements, policy documents, and submission/tender evaluation criteria to inform product development.
• Monitor competitor offerings and industry trends to maintain market competitiveness.
• Develop and articulate a clear vision for product and service components.

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage product budgets, ensuring financial viability and strategic alignment.
• Monitor expenditure and maintain cost control within approved budgets.
• Address budget-related queries and adjustments as required.
• Approve work in accordance with the company's schedule of authority.

Content Development & Commissioning

• Develop comprehensive product/service plans, including instructional design and digital strategies.
• Define design specifications, cover briefs, and detailed commissioning guidelines for authors and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Recruit and retain top-tier authors and SMEs to ensure high-quality content development.
• Guide authors and freelancers in creating pedagogically sound products and services.
• Oversee content development for both print and digital formats, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
• Provide ongoing support during content creation, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to curriculum standards.
• Contribute to the development of marketing materials, including product value propositions.
• Review content quality, ensuring compliance with editorial and pedagogical standards before final approval.

Project Management

• Develop and oversee project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain oversight of multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and best-practice implementation.
• Stay up to date with administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Production Support

• Ensure the product vision is maintained throughout the production cycle.
• Support Managing Editors during the production phase by:
• Addressing content and author queries.
• Approving final artwork and photo selections.
• Reviewing first drafts and artwork layouts.
• Approve master set files before final production.

Educational Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in English HL/FAL (education, linguistics, or a related field). 

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ experience in teaching, publishing, or a related market-driven role in English education. 
• Proven experience in managing both in-house and freelance teams. 
• Demonstrated success in leading multiple complex projects. 
• Strong leadership and team management experience. 

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Contribution to Product strategy

• Afrikaans Language subject matter expert.
• Research and understand market needs in collaboration with the research team.
• Maintain relationships with Curriculum officials and external stakeholders.
• Generate Afrikaans language product and service pedagogy framework based on policy documents for all the subjects relevant to Grade R - 12.
• Research and analyse curricula, policy documents/gap analysis and evaluation criteria relating to submission and tender requirements.
• Review and analyse competitor and alternative products/services.
• Generate product or service concept/vision for all components.

Financial Management

• Prepare product budgets for sign-off (forecast costs).
• Manage product costs within approved budgets.
• Respond to budget queries and changes.
• Sign off and approvals of work as per schedule of authority.

Content Development

• Develop detailed specific product/service plan.
• Develop design spec and cover briefs.
• Develop detailed instructional design/digital brief. 
• Develop detailed author/Subject Matter Expert (SME) commissioning brief.
• Recruit appropriate authors/SMEs. This includes the development and retention of market-leading content developers and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Work closely with authors/freelancers to create products or services based on the relevant pedagogy.
• Commission content/service according to detailed product plan.
• Manage the development of print and digital content.
• Provide continuous support during the writing/content development process. 
• Contribute to development of content for marketing material, including creating the product value proposition.
• Review quality and conformity and provide feedback until content is approved.

Project Management

• Create project schedule (forecast time).
• Responsible for the overall deadline of projects. This means ensuring that projects are completed by the agreed due date.
• Remain up to date with all admin duties and foster best practice.

Production Support

• Ensure that the vision for the product or service is carried through the entire production process.
• Support the Managing Editor/s during production phase by: 
• addressing content/author queries
• approving final artwork and photo selection
• reviewing first draft and artwork pages
• Signoff and approving master set files.

Testing/trialing/research

• Develop prototype/sections/full product for testing/trialing/research purposes.
• Validate prototypes/sections/full products.
• Analyse and apply research feedback to improve products and services.

Maintenance - Business as Usual

• Backlist maintenance - reprint corrections, respond to customer queries.
• Constant review of current products for improvement and market relevance.

Relationship with External stakeholders

• Develop relationships with relevant Ministry and DBE officials and external stakeholders. 
• Brief external SMEs, consultants, freelancers as needed.

Develop good practice

• Develop pool of excellent content developers/SMEs capable of responding to the needs as they arise.
• Develop skills of content developers/SMEs through training.

Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with colleagues during all stages of the project within the matrix.  
• Contribute to development of content for marketing material.

Follow new trends and developments

• Stay abreast with new trends and developments in products/services, pedagogy, and market needs.
• Attend relevant workshops, conferences and other industry events to stay up to date.

Project Lead responsibilities

• As required, to perform the role of the project lead.

Digital

• Manage the development of digital content.
• Concrete understanding of the Afrikaans language Learning Design best practice and principles for digital learning.
• Good understanding of instructional design and user-experience design best practice and principles – when & how to employ specialists.
• Collaborate with the Design and Digital Development team to develop digital content / products.

Educational Requirements

• Relevant Degree in the subject matter of Afrikaans Language.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum three to five years working knowledge within the Content creation of Afrikaans school textbook publishing and or extensive Afrikaans teaching educational environment. 

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor the Science and Technology team to achieve business objectives, ensuring team members are reskilled and upskilled to meet evolving demands.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage team capacity and resources effectively.

Product Strategy & Innovation

• Act as an SME for Science, Technology, and Coding and Robotics, driving product innovation in line with current pedagogical trends such as competency-based learning, blended learning, and STEAM education.
• Research market needs, curricula, and policy documents to develop cutting-edge products and services aligned with submission and tender requirements.
• Maintain relationships with curriculum officials and stakeholders to ensure alignment with the latest educational policies and trends.

Content Development

• Develop and manage product plans, including instructional design and digital briefs, ensuring a balance between traditional and modern learning approaches.
• Recruit, develop, and retain leading authors and SMEs, with a focus on expertise in digital content creation and inclusive pedagogy.
• Oversee the creation of print and digital content, ensuring relevance, accessibility, and alignment with pedagogy frameworks.

Production & Testing

• Ensure product vision is upheld throughout the production process, providing guidance on content, artwork, and design.
• Develop and validate prototypes and full products, incorporating feedback to improve quality and market relevance.

Educational Requirements

• A relevant tertiary degree in Science, Technology, or related fields (e.g., B.Sc., B.Ed.).

Experience Requirements

• At least five years of experience in teaching, publishing, or market-related roles in Science and Technology, including Coding and Robotics.
• Proven experience in managing in-house and freelance teams.
• Demonstrated success in delivering innovative educational content and products.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.

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Deliver Strong Financial Performance:

• Drive profitable growth and increase market share in the Western Cape region.
• Identify key accounts and develop tailored sales plans and targets with the support of the Provincial Manager.
• Execute the Provincial Sales Strategy, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term profitability.
• Promote Maskew Miller Learning  as a market leader in educational products and solutions.
• Identify and explore new markets and disruptions in the private and public sectors to ensure sustainable growth aligned with revenue targets.
• Proactively detect and create revenue-generating opportunities.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage and collaborate with key colleagues to ensure the Provincial strategy is aligned and understood.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders such as agencies, Provincial officials, and corporates to position Maskew Miller Learning  as a trusted education partner.
• Enhance Maskew Miller Learning ’s brand through regular interactions with stakeholders, offering educational solutions that exceed expectations.
• Position Maskew Miller Learning  as a thought leader in education and influence key institutions to adopt Maskew Miller Learning  products.

Market Intelligence & New Opportunities:

• Use market insights to position Maskew Miller Learning  as a leader in education.
• Present and implement new business projects across the territory, ensuring continuous monitoring of risks and progress.
• Represent Maskew Miller Learning  at key provincial and national trade shows.

Customer Centricity:

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience by placing customers at the centre of decisions and activities.

Educational Requirements

• Relevant 3-year degree (essential).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the South African Education sector.
• Project management experience is essential.
• Proven capability to understand and meet customer needs.
• Strong influencing and networking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Extensive travel is required within the Western Cape
• Valid Drivers license.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor the African Languages team of Publishers and Managing Editors, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategy.
• Support team development through upskilling and reskilling to meet evolving industry demands and future role requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to optimise team capacity and resource allocation to align with market and organisational trends.

Product Strategy & Development

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for African Languages, staying informed about new developments in Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) and curriculum innovations.
• Research and understand market needs, integrating insights from the latest education trends, such as competency-based curricula and inclusive learning frameworks.
• Build and maintain relationships with curriculum officials and external stakeholders to align products with evolving educational policies.
• Oversee the creation of African language products and services for Grades R–12, ensuring they incorporate 21st-century skills, blended learning models, and digital readiness.
• Analyse curricula, competitor products, and submission/tender requirements to develop innovative, future-focused product concepts.

Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage product budgets, ensuring cost efficiency while leveraging resources for product innovation.
• Adapt budgets to reflect shifts in market demands or strategic priorities.

Content Development

• Develop detailed product/service plans, design specifications, and author briefs tailored to modern pedagogical practices.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier authors and SMEs with expertise in African languages and digital content creation.
• Manage the development of content for both print and digital products, ensuring alignment with pedagogy and inclusivity.
• Collaborate with authors and freelancers to create content that integrates relevant trends, such as gamification, adaptive learning, and culturally responsive teaching.
• Ensure content quality and conformity through iterative feedback and reviews.

Testing, Research & Maintenance

• Develop and validate prototypes or full products for testing, incorporating modern assessment strategies such as competency-based evaluations and digital diagnostics.
• Use research feedback to continuously improve product offerings, focusing on user-centered design and accessibility.
• Maintain and update backlist materials to ensure ongoing relevance and responsiveness to customer needs.

Digital Development

• Oversee the creation of digital content that reflects African language learning design principles and leverages trends like microlearning, mobile-first design, and gamified experiences.
• Collaborate with design and digital teams to ensure best practices in instructional and user experience design are applied effectively.

Industry Trends & Professional Development

• Stay abreast of educational trends, including EdTech innovations, inclusive education practices, and competency-based learning.
• Represent the organisation at workshops, conferences, and industry events to position it as a thought leader in African language education.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, African Languages, Linguistics, or a related field (a postgraduate qualification will be advantageous).

Experience Requirements

• Extensive experience in publishing, education, or content development, with a strong focus on African Languages.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Deep understanding of African Languages, their cultural contexts, and educational applications.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.