Job Requirements
PhD degree in Marine (Estuarine/Coastal) Science, relevant to the mission of The African Journal of Marine Science (hereafter referred to as “the journal”) recognized by SAQA. A minimum of ten years relevant scientific experience
Duties
Maintain and improve the Journal’s scientific quality and international penetration. Solicit submissions of high-quality manuscripts. Identify and encourage suitable, high-quality reviewers for submissions deemed appropriate for the Journal. Assess reports and make decisions on the fate of submitted manuscripts. Maintain a high standard in the editing process with respect to scientific content, as well as grammatical and stylistic precision. Work with the Editorial Assistant to manage submissions through Scholar One Manuscript Central, and the Journal’s online submission system. Monitor submission and rejection rates to ensure a steady flow of accepted, high- quality manuscripts to avoid publication backlogs. Ensure quality control through close cooperation with the publisher, including final scrutiny of proofs prior to printing. Ensure that a high-quality publisher is contracted to undertake the production, subscription management, and marketing of the Journal. Maintain the status of the Journal as one of South Africa’s leading media in terms of its ISI Impact Factor. Assist and motivate junior scientists within the Department to publish their research in the Journal and, where appropriate, in other reputable journals. Provide guidance in scientific writing, including courses and personal supervision. Ensure the publication of one volume (consisting of four issues) per year. Prepare work plans and evaluate the performance of the Editorial Assistant. Manage the editorial budget. Maintain an annually updated list of publications and conferences attended by in-house research staff. Oversee the production of the biennial Status of the South African Marine Fishery Resources report.
What is the Salary
R1 509 819 per annum, (OSD)
Location
Cape Town (Foretrust Building)
How to Apply
Ms Sekiwe Mbande at 071 561 5508 APPLICATIONS : FIM05-2026@dffe.gov.za
Pretoria: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand- delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email. Cape Town, Northen Cape, Eastern Cape, and Limpopo: Must be submitted to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, The Director: Integrated Human Resource Management, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town or can be emailed to the respective email address quoting the reference number on the subject email.
Apply Before:
3/9/2026
Reference No:
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