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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
Job Title: Editor
Position Status: Permanent
Salary: P09 (R562 256,38 CTC Per Annum)
Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
Reporting Line: Manager: Knowledge Management
 
Overall Job Purpose: Linguistically edit and do the layout of manuscripts, publications and reports to ensure that they are published and released timeously such as Bulletins, Explanations, Memoirs, Corporate Publications and administrative documents. Review and quality manage internal reports and documents for submission to relevant stakeholders.
 
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations
  • Linguistically edit and proofread manuscripts, reports, map legends, and figures following local and international standards.
  • Consult with authors to ensure that the original meaning of the document is retained after editing.
  • Compile, edit, proofread and oversee the printing of internal newsletter.
  • Edit and proofread internal communication and promotional material as requested.
  • Assist with linguistic queries e.g. concord, idioms, translations.
  • Edit report figures so that they are acceptable for publication and printing.
  • Create the layout of publications according to house style and/or oversee the layout of publications by the in-house graphic designer.
  • Compile specifications for printing.
  • Receive proofs for final checking and check the quality of paper, the colour of text and graphics. Authorise printer to do print run.
  • Assist to manipulate graphics so that they are acceptable for publication.
  • Once the report or manuscript has been published, circulate to the relevant recipients (author, internal bookshop, library, etc.) for records keeping.
 
 
Project Management
  • Implement project plans or work components related to editing and production of internal publications.
  • Coordinate and implement the;
  • Receipt of new draft manuscripts for publication.
  • Scheduling of the workload.
  • Manage deadlines for projects.
  • Manage the workflow of the publications.
  • Check printer proofs and printed products.
  • Manage release and dissemination of CGS publications.
  • Report on the status of publications
 
Stakeholder Relations
  • Advise management of local and international linguistic standards and applicable regulations.
  • Liaise with and attend meetings with committees to produce the publication at the end of a project that incorporates all the research and findings in either report or booklet format.
  • Maintain healthy relations with various internal stakeholders.
  • May be required to interact with service providers to ensure delivery of the requirements of the CGS where needed.
  • Liaise with authors on the submission, review, and final publications of reports/manuscripts.
 
Quality Assurance
  • Ensure implementation of the ISO accreditation process within the work stream.
  • Ensure quality control and quality assurance of products and services and compliance with ISO, at all times.
  • Quality assures the editing of submitted documents.
  • Ensure that submissions meet the requirements in line with in-house standards (e.g. reports templates and minimum resolutions for images, etc.
  • Assess the quality of paper, the colour of text and graphics on submissions/manuscript.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
  • Experience in linguistic editing.
  • Experience in manuscript layout.
  • Editing and Review experience in the geoscientific field.
  • Ability to perform proofreading (spelling and grammar), editing, and rewriting.
  • Demonstrable and proven success in developing and completing a publication concerning editing.
  • The ability to translate written literature between English and at least one South African language and one International language respectively will be an added advantage.
 
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise, workload.
  • Deadline and results-driven.
  • Ability to be flexible, work individually and as a team player.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, thoroughness, and accuracy in assignments.
  • Ability to recognise and manage risks as well as solve problems in the work stream.
  • Positive outlook, willing to engender a positive organisational culture, as well as lead and motivate subordinates.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulations and or laws applicable to the field of expertise.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • BA in English, journalism, communications or a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in editing, proofreading, and manuscript layout.
 
 

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The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.
 
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za 
Please quote the position title (Editor) as a reference when submitting your application.
 
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes. 
Appointments are subject to positive vetting results.
 
Closing Date: 10 September 2021