Publishing Editor (Journals) 325-400k pa

NISC (Pty) Ltd; Makhanda; Hybrid; ZAR 315 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing house in Makhanda seeks a Publishing Editor (Journals) to manage a group of academic journal publications. Candidates should have an honours degree and seven years of relevant publishing experience or a master's degree with a strong background in research and editing. This full-time position offers a salary of 315,000 to 400,000 ZAR annually, with some flexibility for half-day work. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant work experience in the publishing sector.
• Background in scholarly research or academic editing.
• Demonstrable computer proficiency.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely production and publication of journals.
• Engage with editors to plan journal volumes.
• Communicate effectively with authors during publication.
• Collaborate with the publishing manager on editorial style.

Skills

Excellent language skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Computer proficiency

Time management

Education

Honours degree (NQF8)

Master's degree (NQF9)

Tools

Adobe CS6/Creative Cloud

Job description

VACANCY in PUBLISHING

NISC (Pty) Ltd is an academic publishing house in the university town of Makhanda, Eastern Cape. We publish journals, books and databases that showcase the best of African scholarship to a global audience.

We wish to appoint one or more people who will be responsible for a group of titles from the growing list of academic journals that we publish on behalf of learned societies, universities and research institutions.

Position:

Publishing Editor (Journals)

Reporting to the publishing manager, the incumbent will project manage the publication of a group of journals, working with a team comprising copyeditors as well as layout and other production and support staff. The publishing team includes NISC staff, as well as outsourced suppliers and freelance contractors who work remotely. Title responsibilities will be informed by the subject area expertise, interests and experience of the incumbent.

Main responsibilities

• Ensuring timely production and publication of journals in both print and online formats that reflect the high production values that are the hallmark of the company.
• Representing your journals, as well as NISC and its publishing ethos, professionally and knowledgably to authors, editors and other stakeholders.
• Engaging with editors-in-chief to plan each volume of their journal so that appropriate content is published to the agreed schedule and standard.
• Communicating appropriately with authors during the publication process to meet expectations of a timely, quality published research output.
• Collaborating with the publishing manager to shape the NISC editorial style and refine production and publication processes so that NISC keeps pace with emerging trends in journal publishing.

Minimum Requirements

• An honours degree (NQF8) and seven year’s relevant work experience in the publishing sector OR a master’s degree (NQF9) and a background in scholarly research, academic editing and publishing and/or production. Applicants with relevant experience in natural/life sciences will be preferred.
• Demonstrable computer proficiency. Working knowledge of Adobe CS6/Creative Cloud would be an advantage.
• Excellent language skills and meticulous attention to detail. A passion for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills manifest as an ability to work diplomatically but effectively with co-workers, journal authors, editors and other partners.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once with good time management and resilience to the pressures associated with deadline-driven work.

Terms:

This is a permanent, full-time position however, we will consider applicants that would like to work half-day. We accommodate limited work-from-home arrangements, but in-office attendance with the publishing team will be expected at least four times a week.

Remuneration:

Basic annual salary 315 000 to 400 000 (excluding medical aid benefit and performance bonus)

Applications:

Download and complete the application form from the ‘current vacancies’ part of our website (www.nisc.co.za/aboutus). Submit the form together with your CV and a letter of application by email only to [e-mail].

Closing date:

15 January 2026

All applications will be treated as confidential. The company reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful.