Coordinator: Research Writing, Information and Publications (3-month Contract)

Cput Sa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for Coordinator: Research Writing, Information and Publications (3-month Contract) at District Six Campus, Cape Town. The role coordinates the annual Research Report and manages the publication workflow across the university.

You will edit and proofread content, support research communication and dissemination, and liaise with faculties and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Communications, Journalism, Linguistics, Publishing or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional writing, editing and proofreading experience.
• Excellent English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual CPUT Research Report for publication.
• Edit and proofread content from faculties and researchers.
• Support research communication, visibility and dissemination initiatives.

Skills

English communication

Editing & proofreading

Deadline driven

Education

BTech/Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Linguistics, Publishing or related field

Postgraduate degree (recommended)

Job description

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Job Title

Coordinator: Research Writing, Information and Publications (3-month Contract)

Faculty

Support / Admin Department

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Research Directorate

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

27/11/2026

Job Purpose

To coordinate research writing, editing, information and publication activities within the Directorate Research Development, supporting the communication, visibility and showcasing of CPUT's research, innovation, community engagement, and scholarly achievements. The position has primary responsibility for coordinating the annual CPUT Research Report, including the collection, organisation, editing, verification and quality assurance of content from faculties, research entities and institutional stakeholders; management of the publication workflow; liaison with executive contributors and external service providers; and coordination of the document through editing, design, institutional approval, governance and publication stages. The position also coordinates and supports key aspects of the annual CPUT Research Festival. It also provides professional writing, editing and proofreading support within the Directorate and, where required, more broadly across the university, and contributes to institutional research communication, visibility, researcher profiling, marketing and dissemination initiatives.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

BTech/ Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, Journalism, Linguistics, Publishing or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in professional writing, editing and proofreading.
English language proficiency.
Recommendations:
An appropriate postgraduate degree.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

To assist the Manager with:

• Annual CPUT Research Report Coordination and Publication.
• Institutional Writing, Editing and Proofreading.
• Research Communication and Dissemination.
• Researcher Profiling and Research Visibility.
• Research-related enquiries from academic community.
• General office administration.

• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Proof reading/editing skills.
• Ability to compile agendas and concise and accurate minutes of meetings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to source scholarly writing/academic discourse.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Equitable temperament and professional demeanour.
• Ability to communicate with the university research community.

General Information

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email Mrs Busi Soldaat, (Human Capital Department) email: [e-mail]

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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