DSD: Editorial Services for the publication of the Social Security Review

STATUS: Current
PROJECT LEADER:Van der Bergh, GM (Mr Gray), Motala, SY (Ms Shirin)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: Booysen, AS (Ms Denise), Ngandu, NSC (Mr Stewart)
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: ()

Abstract

To appoint a service provider as Managing Editor for the production of a Social Security Review Publication. The scope of work as outlined in the Terms of Reference requires the following specific activities: Liaison: Liaise with 10 identified authors and ensure that they all submit their chapters and respond to editorial input in a timeous and professional manner; Language Editing: basic editing of content, grammar and tone to ensure that the Review is suitable for the intended target audience of the publication; Collation: Review, organize, edit, and consolidate material for the publication as well as clarify structure and core themes; Oversee technical editing and copy-editing of the Publication for readability and consistency; Proof-reading of layout files of the Publication. The editor will oversee the implementation of the editorial board???s recommendations on the content of the chapters of the publication; Peer Review: ensure that chapters are sent for peer review to meet reasonable academic standards; and Promote ongoing engagement with the Department of Social Development to ensure the completion of a high quality Social Security Review publication