A Call for DSAC Publishing Hub - selection panel members
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in collaboration with the Academic and Non-Fiction
Authors' Association of South Africa (ANFASA) hereby invites all competent, suitably qualified and interested
persons to serve as members of the Selection Panel for the DSAC Publishing Hub.
This is an industry stimulus project to support authors and revitalise the books and publishing industry,
encourage the creation of new literature telling our stories and preserving our heritage, and sustain the
creation of significant literature including that written in the previously marginalised official languages.
1. REQUIREMENTS
The selection panel members must have outstanding
achievements and have clear knowledge, experience,
and expertise in the book value chain. They must:
- Be language experts.
- Have a clear understanding of the book industry.
- Be published authors.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Selection Panel members will be required to:
- Review manuscripts and make recommendations.
- Undertake developmental editing with the authors of the successful manuscripts.
- Offer advice on industry related matters (IP, contracting, royalties, etc.).
3. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are required to follow this link: www.anfasa.org.za/dsac-selection-panel-application/ and fill in the form that has been provided as well as attach the required documentation.
PLEASE NOTE
Late submissions will not be considered. Selection panel members shall not be eligible to submit their manuscripts for review.
Closing date for submission
12 June 2026 at midnight apply at anfasa.org.za
Interested persons are encouraged to apply. Limited spaces are available.
Dedicated to empowering authors.
