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 IP Rights Management: Conduct plagiarism checks, manage third‑party content workflows, complete risk assessments, and communicate recommendations. Permissions Project Management: Assess materials for rights requiremen...

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