The ideal candidate will be keen to grow within the business. You should be able to demonstrate your capacity for the above tasks, as well as have a track record of being happy to learn ‘on the job’.
Only extraordinary individuals need apply.
If you are ambitious about a future in publishing, please email us your CV and covering letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and please use your name and JACANA MEDIA ASSISTANT APPLICATION as your subject line.
The position is based in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. Please note that we will only respond to applications we are interested in.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Hugh Lewin, the much-loved author, journalist and anti-apartheid activist.
We at Jacana treasured the opportunity to work with Hugh on his Jafta children’s book series which was first published to worldwide acclaim in 1981 and then again by us in 2015 as well as by publishing houses in India and China. These children’s books meant an enormous amount to Hugh. His main character, Jafta, was born when Hugh was released from prison after a seven-year sentence for his opposition to apartheid.
With exquisite poignancy, Hugh described the life of separation Jafta experienced growing up without a father and shared the universal joys and sorrows of childhood. We send our deepest condolences to Fiona and Hugh’s family.