Publisher

Job title:   Publisher

Department: Publishing

Location:  Gaborone  Botswana

Salary: Market Related

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract: 7 Month Contract

Reporting to:  Publishing Lead

Purpose of the Job

Macmillan Education Botswana is seeking to appoint a Publisher to support the Publishers involved in the Botswana submission of high-quality and profitable projects for the BSSE Form 4 and 5, with emphasis on cost effectiveness, high approval results and timeous delivery within the parameters of agreed schedules.

Requirements

• A publishing or teaching qualification.

• Minimum of 5 years Publishing and/or teaching experience 

• A teaching qualification and background or a publishing qualification

• Publishing or teaching experience will be an advantage.

• Understanding of the educational publishing industry and education environment

• Ability to interpret subject curricula, policies and related documentation for secondary level

• Understanding of copyright and contract compliance and processes

• An ability to switch between print and digital media would be an added advantage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong in systems administration and workflow management

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and consistently  meet deadlines

• Able to work independently and within a team

• Obtains key internal and external contact information required for publishers to set up planned meetings with authors, schools and Department of Education.

• Prepare all related packs and materials required for planned visits by the publisher during such visits and meetings, i.e. agenda, support documents, promotional items, etc., as requested by the publisher.

• Gather specific internal and external information requested by the publisher, i.e. updated enrolment numbers and related information, curricula and policy  documents

• Prepare invoices for payment in line with payment cycles and procedures; ensure that all support documents are attached according to the invoice process for the processing of payments.

• Follow up and follow through on author and supplier payments; provide PoP’s to authors and suppliers.

• Provide authors with support documents for commissioning as required and competitor products.

• Assist authors and publisher with sourcing of in-house photos and existing artwork.

• Refine artwork briefs in consultation with Publisher: Refine all artwork briefs to align with the text. Refine the artwork descriptions and add more references if needed. Ensure that all artwork briefs are complete before handover to PSD

• Product training: Prepare presentation packs for the sales team; the publisher to advise what goes into product training packs and complete the Product knowledge forms. The publisher can request assistance during such Product training sessions.

Applications: Candidates who are interested in this position and who meet the requirements, may apply using the above link.

Closing date: 29 April 2026

If you have not been contacted within a three week period of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:

SN-Balances Stakeholder, SN-Business Insights, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Consulting Skills, SN-Editorial Skills, SN-Financial Acumen, SN-Market Intelligence, SN-Pedagogy, SN-Strategic Mindset

Job Posting End Date:

30-04-2026