Assistant Editor: Publications

The Africa Institute of South Africa, a statutory research organisation based in Pretoria, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for a position in the Publications Division. Applications from candidates in the affirmative action categories are particularly encouraged.

Assistant Editor: Publications
Salary: R190 000 - R210 000 per annum (all-inclusive)
(3-year renewable performance-based contract)

Requirements:

• A BA or postgraduate degree in English and Publishing or related field
  
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a publishing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• The ability to work in a team, under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential
• Experience in project management and knowledge of the development challenges facing South Africa, as well as current affairs, will be advantageous.

Duties:

• Co-ordinate and manage the production of AISA publications
  
• Co-ordinate editorial activities and functions
  
• Manage and co-ordinate a team of freelancers, such as typesetters, designers, copy editors, proofreaders, etc.

Applications can be forwarded to the Human Resources Department, Africa Institute of South Africa, PO Box 630, Pretoria 0001 or hand-delivered at cnr Edmond Street and Bailey Lane, Arcadia or e-mailed to recruitment@ai.org.za or faxed to 086 527 5614.

Enquiries: Ms Nomsa Miya, tel. (012) 304-9700.

Closing date: 28 July 2010.

Applications are invited from all race groups. It is the responsibility of applicants with foreign qualifications to have such verified by SAQA.

NB: If you do not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.