Publishing Director (AD.05.3)
University of the Witwatersrand
Wits is strategically located in Johannesburg, a world class city, with countless opportunities for students and staff to engage with and present solutions that will contribute to our country's knowledge-base and build our future. With its more than 130 000 graduates in its 91-year history, Wits has made and will continue to make its mark nationally and internationally. Wits is positioned 24th by the Times Higher Education Rankings among the world top 100 universities from which Fortune 500 CEO's graduated. Wits University Press (WUP) is a leading scholarly publisher committed to advancing academic knowledge through high-quality publications that contribute to intellectual debate and research excellence. We are seeking an experienced, innovative and strategic leader to fill the position of Publishing Director. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and overall management of WUP, ensuring its continued financial sustainability, publishing excellence and international reputation. Brief Description Key responsibilities and activities include the following: The successful candidate will be responsible for: Leading the strategic development and growth of Wits University Press. Driving business sustainability and financial performance. Managing and expanding the scholarly publishing programme. Building and maintaining relationships with authors, publishers, distributors, academic institutions and industry stakeholders. Overseeing publishing operations, including editorial, production, marketing and digital publishing activities. Managing and developing staff while fostering a high-performance culture. Representing WUP and the University at local and international conferences, book fairs and industry forums. Ensuring compliance with all relevant university policies, legal requirements and publishing standards. Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience. Master's Degree (NQF Level 9). At least 7 years' relevant work experience. Extensive experience in scholarly or academic publishing. Strong business, financial and leadership experience. Excellent writing, editorial and communication skills. Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities. Proven interpersonal, networking and stakeholder management skills. Desirable requirements: PhD (NQF Level 10). Publishing degree or diploma. Diploma or equivalent training in financial management. At least 10 years' relevant experience in publishing and leadership roles. Knowledge of emerging publishing technologies and trends in academia. Key Competencies Strategic leadership Scholarly publishing expertise Financial and business acumen Editorial judgement and critical thinking Relationship management and networking Staff leadership and development Presentation and reporting skills Negotiation and contract management Closing date:13 September 2026
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