Job title : Senior Editorial Specialist
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 12, 2025
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- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing editorial and production processes to ensure high-quality TVET publications are delivered on time and within budget. This position requires significant professional experience and knowledge as well as excellent references.
Requirements
Extensive editorial and production experience is essentialStrong knowledge of production processes and technical publishing requirementsExcellent project management skillsExperience in communicating clear briefs and maintaining high supplier standardsHigh proficiency in MS Office; Math-Type an advantageOutstanding command of English, both written and verbalExperience in managing budgets and maintaining accurate schedulesHighly organised and meticulousUnflappable under pressure and an excellent problem-solverAble to work independently and as part of a teamFamiliar with digital mediaWorking knowledge of copyright law and permissionsA Bachelor’s degree in English, publishing or a similar field is an advantageExperience in educational or technical and vocational publishing is an advantageKey Responsibilities
Co-ordinate and manage multiple schedules, ensuring deadlines are metDeliver projects within budgetManage proofs, version control and final file supplyPrepare titles for printSource, brief and manage editors, proofreaders, over-writers, calculation checkers and permissions researchersNegotiate fees and manage supplier deadlines and qualityEnsure permissions are cleared as necessaryPrepare artwork briefs and captions and manage artwork qualityComplete all administration accurately and timeously in line with internal processes and proceduresEnsure the superior quality of all TVET First publicationsMedia / Advertising / Branding jobs