Chief Editor

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-year contract appointment

Strategic leadership opportunity

National and international networking opportunities

Job summary

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions seeks a Chief Editor in Pretoria, South Africa. This role involves setting the strategic and editorial direction of a journal, managing the peer-review process, and promoting academic integrity.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent, with a strong record in scholarly publications and experience in editorial leadership. The position offers a three-year contract with competitive remuneration and strategic leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in a related discipline is required.
• Strong record of scholarly publications and peer-reviewed research is essential.
• Experience in academic publishing and editorial leadership is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic and editorial direction of the journal.
• Manage and oversee the peer-review process for all submissions.
• Ensure academic quality and ethical standards of the journal.

Skills

Scholarly publications

Academic publishing

Peer review experience

Knowledge of digital publishing

Leadership in editorial roles

Education

PhD in Library and Information Science or related field

Job description

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions | Full time

Chief Editor

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 06/15/2026

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions is a professional recruitment and labour consulting agency committed to connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations across all industries.

Job Description

• Setting the strategic, editorial, and scholarly direction of the journal
• Managing and overseeing the peer-review process for all submissions
• Ensuring the academic quality, integrity, and ethical standards of the journal
• Working closely with Associate Editors, Assistant Editors, and the Editorial Committee
• Promoting the Bulletin nationally and internationally
• Representing the journal in academic and professional forums

Requirements

• A PhD or equivalent qualification in Library and Information Science, Heritage Studies, Publishing, Literary Studies, History, or a related discipline
• A strong record of scholarly publications and peer‑reviewed research
• Experience in academic publishing, editorial leadership, and peer review
• Knowledge of digital and open-access publishing
• Commitment to ethical publishing practices
• Ability and willingness to serve actively for the full term

Benefits

• Three-year contract appointment
• Opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a respected academic journal
• Collaborate with leading academics and researchers
• Professional exposure within the academic publishing sector
• Opportunity to influence scholarly research and knowledge dissemination
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications
• National and international networking opportunities

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 16:30. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.