The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in collaboration with the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association of South Africa (ANFASA) hereby invites all competent, suitably qualified and interested persons to serve as members of the Selection Panel for the DSAC Publishing Hub.

This is an industry stimulus project to support authors and revitalise the books and publishing industry. Also, encourage the creation of new literature telling our stories and preserving our heritage.  It is essential for the Department to provide support for the literary sector to foster a dynamic nation and sustain the creation of a wide range of significant literature including that written in the previously marginalised official languages.

Requirements: The selection panel members must have outstanding achievements and have clear knowledge, experience, and expertise in the book value chain. They must:

• be language experts.
• have clear understanding of the book industry.
• be published authors.

Responsibilities:  The Selection Panel members will be required to:

• review manuscripts and make recommendations.
• undertake developmental editing with the authors of the successful manuscripts.
• offer advice on industry related matters (IP, Contracting, royalties, etc.)

Interested candidates are required to follow this link  and fill in the form that has been provided as well as attach the required documentation.

Closing date for submission: 14 June 2024 at midnight

Please note that late submissions will not be considered, and selection panel members are not eligible to submit their manuscripts for review. Interested persons are encouraged to apply and limited spaces are available.