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The Regional Literature division at Macmillan Education South Africa publishes educational literature for Grades R-12 in English. We invite manuscript submissions in the genres of fiction, poetry, drama and short stories, as well as children’s stories and folktales that are appropriate for school learners and have educational value.

As a southern African publishing house, we focus on publishing books by southern African authors, as well as books that deal with historic and contemporary southern African themes.

Format

• Please submit complete manuscripts. We will not review partial or incomplete manuscripts. In the case of poetry, short stories and folktales, please provide a list of titles with your submission.
• Submissions should be sent via email (in Microsoft Word or pdf format).
• Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman or Arial, font size 10-12, and lines should be single-spaced.
• Ensure that all pages are numbered.
• We recommend that you submit a copy of your manuscript rather than the original, as Macmillan Education South Africa does not guarantee a return of the manuscript submitted.

Please include the following:

•  A short author biography or a concise CV
•  A one-page synopsis of the plot
•  A brief outline of the outstanding or unique features of your submission that set it apart from other written works
•  An outline of the manuscript’s proposed target market (age, language level, grade, etc.)
• Note: Macmillan Education South Africa does not consider submissions in the following categories: Religious books and general self-help books.

If your manuscript adheres to these guidelines, please direct your submission to manuscripts@macmillan.co.za.

Are you looking for freelance illustration work?

We would love to see your portfolio and possibly ask you to submit some samples of what we would typically require. We look for high quality illustrations and would ideally like to see black and white outline, black and white with shading and full colour illustrations included.

A small selection of any of the following with your full name and contact details should be submitted:

• Objects
• Children and adults
• Animals
• Maps
• Biology
• Mechanical/technical drawings
• Mathematics

OR a selection from your area of expertise.

Please submit your portfolio as a PDF together with all your contact details to: Sally Dixon at za.prodqueries@macmillaneducation.co.za.

Macmillan Teacher Campus needs freelance Assessors, Moderators and Facilitators in all provinces for the following ETDPSETA accredited courses: 

• Conduct outcomes-based assessment (115753)
• Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessment (115759)
• Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies (117871)
• Write and present for a wide range of purposes, audiences and contexts (115790)
• Implement an inclusive learning programme using differentiated techniques (252493)

Requirements:

• Registered as an assessor (and moderator) at the ETDPSETA
• At least five years’ classroom experience in OBE 
• Experience in adult training will be an advantage
• Comprehensive knowledge of CAPS
• Access to email
• High level of computer skills
• Excellent English skills
• Own transport

We do not offer permanent positions or contracts. All training is ad hoc – as and when required. Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements. Ex-teachers up-to-date with OBE are welcome to apply.

A CV with proof of relevant experience as well as the following documents can be emailed to mtc@macmillaneducation.co.za: 

• Certified copy of ID (not older than 3 months)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (not older than 3 months)
• Assessor Registration
• Moderator registration (if applicable)