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Chief Editor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
16 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Chief Editor provides overall academic and strategic leadership for the Bulletin and is responsible for:
Setting the strategic editorial and scholarly direction of the journal
Managing and overseeing the peer-review process for all submissions
Ensuring the academic quality integrity and ethical standards of the journal
Working closely with Associate Editors Assistant Editors and the Editorial Committee
Promoting the Bulletin nationally and internationally
Representing the journal in academic and professional forums.
Requirements
A PhD or equivalent qualification in Library and Information Science Heritage Studies Publishing Literary Studies History or a related discipline
A strong record of scholarly publications and peer-reviewed research
Experience in academic publishing editorial leadership and peer review
Knowledge of digital and open-access publishing
Commitment to ethical publishing practices
Ability and willingness to serve actively for the full term.
Benefits
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 16:30. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Required Skills:
A strong record of scholarly publications and peer-reviewed research Experience in academic publishing editorial leadership and peer review Knowledge of digital and open-access publishing Commitment to ethical publishing practices Ability and willingness to serve actively for the full term.
Required Education:
A PhD or equivalent qualification in Library and Information Science HeritageStudies Publishing Literary Studies History or a related discipline
