Intellectual property controller

Job Title

Intellectual Property Controller

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract (24 Months)

Location

Johannesburg

Salary

Market-Related

Department

Regional Publishing Services (IP Services Team)

Reporting to

Intellectual Property Services Manager

Closing Date

02 July 2026

Overview

Macmillan Education is seeking a curious, analytical thinker to join our Intellectual Property Services Team as an Intellectual Property Controller. This role is at the intersection of publishing, rights management, and compliance — and you can excel here even without a legal background. This is the ideal position for someone who loves uncovering information, problem solving, and bringing order to complexity.

Key Responsibilities Support publishing teams by managing key compliance processes, researching third‑party rights, and helping safeguard the integrity of our content. Conduct plagiarism checks, manage third‑party content workflows, com...