Job description

Based in Pietermaritzburg, this role will report to the African Languages Senior Publisher. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Coordinate author teams, illustrators, designers, editors, and proofreaders
• Monitor the book development process
• Monitor the paperwork required for claims from service providers
• Keep and maintain a schedule of publishing projects in progress
• Attend to legal obligations of publishing projects including contracts and permissions
• Attend to administrative work pertaining to publishing projects
• Assist with marketing and sales strategies, and teacher training
• Maintain and monitor book budgets
• Ensure that the final product meets the quality standards set by the Company

Company Description

Shuter & Shooter Publishers is one of South Africa’s oldest and most respected educational publishers. We are proud to be a -100% South African and 100% black-owned company.

We require someone who meets the following key requirements:

• A relevant Degree
• Fluent in Setswana at a home language level
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with others
• Good time management skills and the ability to cope well under pressure
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a publishing-related field or education
• Experience in the preparation of material for submission to the Department of Basic Education for evaluation
• and inclusion in a limited National Catalogue
• Fully computer literature and proficient in using office productivity software
• Able to work from home as and when required
• Sound administrative skills
• Willingness to travel across South Africa
• A valid code B driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle

Posted on 16 Feb 13:18