VACANCY: Assistant Editor for the ‘South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences’ (SAJEMS)
VACANCY: Assistant Editor for the South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS)
The South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS), published by AOSIS, is seeking an Assistant Editor with expertise in economics or any field aligned with the journal’s focus and scope to join its Editorial Team. International applicants are welcome.
Deadline for applications: 31 October 2025
An Assistant Editor plays a vital role in supporting the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors in maintaining the journal’s academic standards and editorial workflow. This position is ideal for scholars who are passionate about academic publishing and wish to contribute to the advancement of research in economic and management sciences.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting the editorial process: Assist in managing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer reviews, and ensuring timely communication with authors and reviewers.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors to evaluate manuscripts, select reviewers, and provide feedback to authors.
- Editorial Board participation: Contribute to discussions on journal policies, scope, and strategic direction.
Requirements:
Applicants with experience in any field covered by the journal are welcome. Prior editorial experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Application process:
Submit your application via the online form. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by AOSIS for interviews. For further information, please email: indexing@aosis.co.za
About the journal:
The South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS) is a leading South-African-based publication for interdisciplinary research in the economic and management sciences. The journal publishes and disseminates high-quality academic articles that contribute to the better understanding of the interaction between economic, environmental and social perspectives as applicable to the broader management sciences in an African environment.
Open access publishing
AOSIS is an open-access publisher which means that all journal content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author.