The position involves project managing, editing and proofreading mainly Physical Science titles from manuscript to publication.  This includes taking responsibility for the appropriateness of the material, its alignment with curriculum requirements, the quality of the edit, liaison with designers, typesetters, and freelancers, and working within deadlines and budget according to editorial and production processes. 

You will have conceptual, organisational, and language skills. You are organised, efficient, and meticulous, able to communicate well with people at all levels, and possess initiative, enthusiasm, creative flair, and the ability to cope with deadlines and pressure.

You have a tertiary level qualification, preferably a B.Sc degree, and are familiar with the schools education system (curriculum) in South Africa. You are extremely accurate in your use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, style, and language level, and able to develop and improve a text for coherence, consistency and design.

A commitment to producing materials of the highest quality, on time, is essential. A thorough knowledge of the editorial and production processes of book publishing, and proven project management experience is required.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.  We offer participation in pension and medical schemes, and 20 working days’ leave a year.

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Please apply in writing, with a covering letter and two-page CV stating current salary to Este Roux, email este.roux@oup.com or fax: (021) 596-1236.  The closing date for applications is 10 September 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Oxford reserves the right not to fill the vacancy at this time.