Journals Operations Coordinator

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and grammar skills, attention to detail and be able to work within in a team environment. We arelooking for someone that is self-motivated and result orientated. Experience within a similar position will be an added advantage.Location: Northern SuburbsRequirements:Relevant vocational qualifications or, 3-5 yrs. in the role of an editorial assistant or editorial manager.A process or project management, communications, or customer service degree.Other process and project management, communication or customer service courses undertaken.Specialist knowledge or a scientific or technical background.Excellent time management skills.Self-motivated and results oriented.Good at spotting trends, report and analyse.Strong, dynamic, and independent.Drivers license and own transport.Job Summary:Operations Coordinator assist in the day-to-day coordination and management of operational activities of all in-process and forthcoming manuscripts.Build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with authors, reviewers, Section Editors and Editor-in-Chiefs.Maintain regulatory quality standards (double-blind peer review and ethical review practices) and ensure all forthcoming operations documents are complete upon its release to production staff as to ensure project delivery are within allotted timelines.KPAs:Journal production targets.Journal production standards.Organisation expectations.Confidentiality and ethics.Employee morale.Forthcoming manuscripts.Reviewer database management.Author database management.Reporting.Processes.Training.A full job description will be provided when shortlisted for the vacancy.