DSAC Selection Panel Application

A CALL FOR SELECTION PANEL MEMBERS FOR THE DSAC PUBLISHING HUB

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: https://www.anfasa.org.za/dsac-selection-panel-application/ and fill in the form that has been provided as well as attach the required documentation.

Closing date for submission: 13 June 2025 at midnight

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

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Date of Birth*

Age*

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Gender*

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Disability*

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Racial Identity*

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District Municipality*

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Home Language*

Are you an expert in one or two languages?*

First Language of Expertise*

Second language of Expertise

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Please upload your Identity Document and Curriculum Vitae

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List 3 contactable references*

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