Industry Skills Development & Training PASA/FP&M SETA Internship Programme
Intern Demographics
Demographics |
2005 |
2006 |
|---|---|---|
Black Males |
7 |
13 |
Black females |
8 |
10 |
Coloured Males |
1 |
2 |
Coloured Females |
7 |
3 |
Indian Females |
5 |
2 |
Indian Males |
0 |
0 |
White Females |
2 |
0 |
White Males |
0 |
0 |
Totals |
30 |
30 |
Goals and Objectives of the Programme
The publishing industry recognises the need to expand its current employment profile and has committed itself to introducing new blood and perspectives through the implementation of a black empowerment internship programme for graduates.
The PASA Internship Programme is aimed at unemployed black graduates wishing to gain entry into the book publishing industry. It includes a practical workplace experiential learning component and a theoretical learning component which will be integrated to provide interns with a solid foundation of skills for employment in the book publishing industry.
The internship primarily focuses on the development of key skills needed within the publishing industry and is structured in such a way so as to maximise learning opportunities for interns.
In the long term it is hoped that such a transfer of skills will also improve the quality of books published in South Africa, contributing to transforming South Africa’s reading culture and developing our multi lingual society in the academic, economic, scientific and cultural spheres. A particular contribution can be made to increasing and developing publishing in African languages.
Stakeholders of the Programme
FP&M SETA: Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing and Packaging Sector Education. Training Authority.
(http://www.fpmseta.org.za)
FP&M SETA is an Authority established in terms of section 9(1) of the Skills Development Act 1988. The prescribed core business of the FP&M SETA is the Development and implementation of a Sector Skills Plan by identifying and developing Learnerships and Skills Programmes by which Discretionary Grants are allocated to fund the Internship Programme.
As the Industry body PASA acts as the custodian of the project and undertakes co-ordination of the necessary components of the programme to ensure the successful completion of the project.
Individual Publishing Houses provide the practical workplace experience.
The MA in consultation with the custodian (PASA) finalise the required deliverables and assessment criteria to ensure that current industry standards are applied, and that the training is of a regulated quality.
The Interns are committed to the Goals and objectives of the Internship Programme and the willingness to learn by way of successfully meeting the requirements of the learning outcomes at the end of the programme.
For more information call PASA Office
021 762 9083
Publishing Department Internship - Van Schaik Publishers
PUBLISHING INTERN (PAID 6-MONTH INTERNSHIP)
Van Schaik Publishers, a leading academic publisher and part of the Media24 Group, has a vacancy for a well-organised and self-motivated Publishing Intern to assist the publishing team with their commissioning of tertiary textbooks across a variety of disciplines. The role is office-based; Van Schaik Publishers is based in Pretoria.
Anticipated start date: 1 March 2025
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree in publishing or another relevant tertiary qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English, and a good communicator. Good telephonic communication skills are essential.
• Pro-active, with a well-developed sense of accountability, as well as a can-do attitude and a desire to learn and improve
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent administrative, organisational and planning skills
• Able to work accurately under deadline pressure
• Adept in problem-solving and multitasking
• Able to work independently as well as in a team, with excellent interpersonal skills
• The candidate should be available to work normal office hours in Pretoria between March and August 2025 (no remote work)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manuscript assessments and preparation, and handover documentation
• Conduct market research and write up research reports for publishing projects
• Send manuscripts out for review according to strict deadlines
• Compile material for the marketing and sales departments
• Assist with backlist and stock management
• Take care of general queries and administrative duties related to running the publishing division, including:
o Contract preparation
o Liaising and following up with authors, academics, booksellers, internal departments, etc.
o Making appointments for the publishing team
The main purpose of the role is to assist the publishers with the commissioning and publishing of manuscripts. It is an excellent platform to launch a career in publishing.
HOW TO APPLY
• Submit your application to vanschaik@vanschaiknet.com.
• Indicate which internship you are applying for
• Attach your CV, academic transcripts, at least one reference and a detailed cover letter. Your cover letter must include a motivation as to why you have applied for this internship.
Applicants who have not received a reply within two weeks of the closing date may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
No application without a cover letter and transcripts will be considered.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 9 February 2025
Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. Van Schaik Publishers reserves the right not to fill this position at this time should a suitable candidate not be found.
Van Schaik Publishers - Production Department Internship
PRODUCTION INTERN (PAID 6-MONTH INTERNSHIP)
Van Schaik Publishers, a leading academic publisher and part of the Media24 Group, has a vacancy for a well-organised and self-motivated Production Intern to assist the production team with the production and stock management of tertiary textbooks (print and digital) across a variety of disciplines. The candidate will report to the Production Manager. The role is office-based; Van Schaik Publishers is based in Pretoria.
Anticipated start date: 1 March 2025
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree in publishing or another relevant tertiary qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English, and a good communicator. Good telephonic communication skills are essential.
• Pro-active, with a well-developed sense of accountability, as well as a can-do attitude and a desire to learn and improve
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent administrative, organisational and planning skills
• Able to work accurately under deadline pressure
• Adept in problem-solving and multitasking
• Able to work independently as well as in a team, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of WordPress or Elementor would be useful
• The candidate should be available to work normal office hours in Pretoria between March and August 2025 (no remote work)
The main purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the production department. It is an excellent platform to launch a career in publishing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create and maintain book information on various back-end and filing systems
• Liaise with internal departments and external service providers and customers
• Administer production costs
• Distribute and administer desk, office and library copies of books
• Maintain the reprint library
• Distribute and administer digital files and metadata to external service providers
• Assist with the reprint correction process
• Filing and archiving
• Assist the production department with content development if required
• Take care of general administrative and other duties as required
HOW TO APPLY
• Submit your application to vanschaik@vanschaiknet.com.
• Indicate which internship you are applying for
• Attach your CV, academic transcripts, at least one reference and a detailed cover letter. Your cover letter must include a motivation as to why you have applied for this internship.
Applicants who have not received a reply within two weeks of the closing date may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
No application without a cover letter and transcripts will be considered.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 9 February 2025
Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. Van Schaik Publishers reserves the right not to fill this position at this time should a suitable candidate not be found.
Publishing Industry Internship Advertisement 2025
Book Publishing Workplace Experience Placements
Available in Gauteng, and Western Cape
The Publishers’ Association of South Africa is offering exciting internship opportunities for individuals who want to develop their career in the Book Publishing Industry. The programme is funded by FP & M Seta (Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education Training Authority).
Purpose:
- Development of human resource capacity in the publishing industry;
- Addressing the needs as articulated in the Fibre, Processing and Manufacturing SETA (Sector Education & Training Authority) with regard to the demographics of the country; and
- Increasing the employability of unemployed, qualified graduates.
Description:
- The Internship Programme is a structured placement programme administered by the Publishers’ Association of South Africa.
- Duration: a year (1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026).
- Interns will be paid a monthly stipend.
- The internship will be with contracted publishing companies which are in the Education, Trade and Academic Sectors. People trained in video production are encouraged to apply.
- Interns will sign a contract which will commit them to the period and conditions of involvement and employment.
Requirements:
- Individuals who want to pursue and develop a career in publishing;
- A tertiary qualification;
- Individuals who are:
- eager to learn
- proactive
- independent thinkers
- assertive and
- enjoy language and communication.
CVs and application letters to be submitted to pasa@publishsa.co.za
Closing date: 27 September 2024
Note:
- The internship appointments will be in accordance with the employment equity requirements of the FP&M SETA.
