Commissioning Editor at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Commissioning Editor: Current Affairs & Business 

(Ideally based in Cape Town, but can be in Gauteng)

• Tafelberg, the team behind South African bestsellers The Shadow State, Rooted and Rising, Capitec, Betting on a Darkie, The President’s Keepers and many others, is looking for a dynamic nonfiction Commissioning Editor.
• This exciting position requires someone with a keen interest in South African politics, culture and business and an instinct for what readers want.

The ideal professional:

• can conceptualise ideas for commercially-viable new books
• can commission successful books by matching the right author with the right subject
• can develop manuscripts by structuring content logically and accessibly
• has strong organisational abilities and can manage a demanding programme to deadline and to budget
• has excellent networking skills
• works well under pressure and can brief and manage teams of freelancers
• is creative, enthusiastic and a self-starter
• is well informed and in touch with opinion formers, journalists and media.

Minimum requirements include:

• a relevant tertiary qualification
• experience in media, book publishing or another relevant field
• a love of reading and an excellent command of English.

The position offers:

• a stimulating, varied work environment as part of a vibrant and diverse team of book people
• a competitive salary with company benefits

Closing Date 17 March 2026