Junior Publisher Scholarly Books

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A publishing house in Durbanville is seeking a Junior Publisher to manage the publishing process for scholarly books. This role involves overseeing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer reviews, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 1-3 years of experience in publishing operations. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals who excel in deadline-driven environments.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years in publishing operations, editorial coordination, or administrative support roles.
• Proficiency in digital tools such as ClickUp, Excel/Sheets, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage manuscript submissions and coordinate production stages.
• Oversee peer review processes and ensure compliance.
• Maintain project tracking records in management tools.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Journalism, Communications, English, Humanities, or a related field

Tools

ClickUp

Excel/Sheets

SharePoint

Job description

Junior Publisher Scholarly Books (On-Site)

Durbanville, South Africa | Posted on 12/06/2025

The Assistant / Junior Publisher will coordinate the end-to-end publishing process for a portfolio of scholarly books. This includes managing manuscript submissions, overseeing peer review processes, coordinating production stages, ensuring metadata compliance, and facilitating online publication. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and effective communication with authors, editors, and contractors.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in editorial support and publishing operations, particularly those who excel in structured, deadline-driven environments and enjoy managing workflows, documents, and people with precision.

Key responsibilities

• Manuscript management: Distribute author guidelines, verify manuscript formatting, and ensure rights and ethical compliance.
• Peer review coordination: Assign reviewers, track responses, and manage communications between reviewers, editors, authors, and internal stakeholders.
• Production oversight: Coordinate with copy editors, proofreaders, and typesetters, conduct quality checks, implement changes, and ensure timely publication.
• Metadata and archiving: Register DOIs and reference lists, and ensure accurate metadata entry.
• Project tracking: Maintain up-to-date records in project management tools (e.g., ClickUp), monitor timelines, and report on project statuses.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Journalism, Communications, English, Humanities, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years in publishing operations, editorial coordination, or administrative support roles.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in digital tools such as ClickUp, Excel/Sheets, and SharePoint; familiarity with publishing platforms like OJS or OMP.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional email etiquette.
• Attention to detail: Demonstrated ability to manage complex workflows and ensure quality control.

Junior Publisher Scholarly Books (On-Site)

Durbanville, South Africa | Posted on 12/06/2025

The Assistant / Junior Publisher will coordinate the end-to-end publishing process for a portfolio of scholarly books. This includes managing manuscript submissions, overseeing peer review processes, coordinating production stages, ensuring metadata compliance, and facilitating online publication. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and effective communication with authors, editors, and contractors.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in editorial support and publishing operations, particularly those who excel in structured, deadline-driven environments and enjoy managing workflows, documents, and people with precision.

Key responsibilities

• Manuscript management: Distribute author guidelines, verify manuscript formatting, and ensure rights and ethical compliance.
• Peer review coordination: Assign reviewers, track responses, and manage communications between reviewers, editors, authors, and internal stakeholders.
• Production oversight: Coordinate with copy editors, proofreaders, and typesetters, conduct quality checks, implement changes, and ensure timely publication.
• Metadata and archiving: Register DOIs and reference lists, and ensure accurate metadata entry.
• Project tracking: Maintain up-to-date records in project management tools (e.g., ClickUp), monitor timelines, and report on project statuses.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Journalism, Communications, English, Humanities, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years in publishing operations, editorial coordination, or administrative support roles.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in digital tools such as ClickUp, Excel/Sheets, and SharePoint; familiarity with publishing platforms like OJS or OMP.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional email etiquette.
• Attention to detail: Demonstrated ability to manage complex workflows and ensure quality control.

Preferred attributes

• Experience with open-access publishing and Creative Commons licensing.
• Familiarity with metadata standards (DOI, ORCID, ROR, Crossref).
• Background in academic institutions, libraries, or research administration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

Who we’re looking for

• This role is ideal for someone who is:
• Systematic: You enjoy administration, following checklists/SOPs, ticking boxes, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Reliable: You take ownership of your work and deliver on time without being chased.
• Process-minded: You want to understand how workflows can be improved – not just follow them.
• Calm under pressure: You can juggle multiple books, authors, and deadlines with composure.
• Collaborative: You are comfortable working with editors, authors, and colleagues across departments.

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter detailing your experience with Moodle support. Please include the names, email addresses, and telephone details of three referees we may contact.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Other important information:

• All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments and psychometric tests as part of the selection process.
• Applications will only be considered after the closing date or if they meet at least the minimum requirements.
• AOSIS is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of AOSIS and its targets, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented groups.
• All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
• All candidates agree to verification of personal credentials and criminal and credit checks (if applicable).
• AOSIS reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
• Applicants should be South African citizens, permanent residents with a bar-coded ID, or possess a valid work visa or permit.