Job Description

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Job Desciption

About Maskew Miller Learning

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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.


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Main purpose

The Publisher for the Commerce portfolio leads and manages the content creation for products or services within the Commerce portfolio with specific reference to Economics, Accounting and Business Studies. Maskew Miller Learning publish and manage a large portfolio of textbooks across the CAPS curriculum approved catalogue, for the CAPS aligned as well as CAPS supplementary catalogue.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

Contribution to Product strategy


Commerce Subject Matter Expert Research and understand market. Maintain relationships with Curriculum officials and external stakeholders. Generate Commerce products and services according to a pedagogical framework based on policy documents for all the subjects relevant to Grade R - 12. Research and analyse curricula, policy documents, evaluation criteria, local pedagogy relating to but limited to submission and tender requirements.

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 Generate product or service concept/vision for all components

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 is carried through the entire publishing production process Support and guide Managing Editors during production phase by: + addressing content/author queries
+ approving final artwork and photo selection
+ reviewing first draft and artwork pages
Signing off and approving master set files

Testing/trialling/market research


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

Relationship with external stakeholders


Develop relationships with Ministry 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

Follow new trends and developments


Stay abreast with new trends and developments in products/services, pedagogy and market needs

Project Lead responsibilities


As required, to perform the role of the project lead

Digital


Manage the development of digital content. Concrete understanding of 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.
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Educational Requirements

Relevant tertiary degree in the subject matter of accounting
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Experience Requirements

Three to five years teaching and/or publishing and/or market related experience in Commerce.
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Skills and Competencies

Project manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and prioritising tasks effectively Good understanding of pedagogy and teaching methodologies Highly organised Proven research, analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication Proven project and time management skills (prioritise projects to meet business goal and deadlines) Strong attention to detail * Ability to multi-task.