Job Vacancy: Managing Editor for INTEC College (Western Cape, South Africa)

INTEC College is looking for a Managing Editor who will contribute to the learning materials development process, using his/her knowledge of publishing production processes and the broader educational context.

DUTIES:

• Assess manuscripts for publishability (ensure that the manuscript meets publishing production standards).
• Manage a portfolio of products efficiently, according to agreed ETAs and budget, and according to quality standards.
• Report on production output (cost, quality and time measures) by auditing monthly production results.
• Brief resources regarding their project requirements and contract resources, collate supporting documentation needed. Manage the resource team according to their signed contracts.
• Maintain publishing quality standards and ensure that final print copies meet set standards.
• Timeously communicate problems (related to ETAs, cost and quality) that might occur during the production process.
• Coordinate permissions and copyright information required, ensuring that the authors have submitted mandatory documents required.
• Receive and audit invoices from resources, ensuring that final costs are in line with contractual agreement.
• Help set up policies that improve the learning development production process.
• Manage and build relationships
• Contributing to the improvement of processes and systems related to learning materials development.
• Managing ad hoc projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary qualification with English or Linguistics as major. Xhosa major will be advantageous
• Excellent editing and language skills (minimum of 2 years experience)
• PC Literacy – proficient in MS Word
• Solid project management skills
• Experience in learning material development, educational publishing or a similar field
• Knowledge of outcomes-based education and the education environment in South Africa
• Knowledge of distance-learning education principles
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Achievement orientated, proactivity and solid decision-making skills
• Analytical and interpretation skills

SALARY: R16,500 per month

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: aroona.munilal@icg.edu.za

Website: http://www.intec.edu.za

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