Position: TVET Administrative Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract – 36 Months).
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg (Hybrid).
Reports to: TVET Director.
Closing Date: 13 August 2025.
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About Macmillan Education
As part of Springer Nature, Macmillan Education is a leading provider of educational content and services in Southern Africa.
The company supports learners, teachers, and institutions with engaging and flexible learning resources, aiming to improve learner performance and teaching outcomes.
Role Overview
The TVET Administrative Assistant will join the Regional Publishing Services team, helping coordinate and manage the production of educational materials to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and track compliance documents, requests, authorisations, and filing.
Handle administration for author contracts.
Process invoices in Syspro with correct expense coding.
Process EFT requisitions for non-WIP expenses.
Prepare presentations and briefing materials.
Set up and populate book templates.
Source suitable images from Shutterstock.
Assist with creating and compiling marketing and sales collateral.
Monitor progress of marketing materials against deadlines.
Provide general admin support, including courier arrangements, copying, scanning, printing, booking rooms, arranging travel, and scheduling meetings.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
Matric completed.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent English communication skills.
Highly organised and systematic.
Skilled in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Syspro is an advantage.
Fast, responsive, and a team player.
Additional Information
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply as part of the company’s Employment Equity goals.
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.
Springer Nature values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all employees.