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Noxolo Mthethwa

EDITOR
Durban

Summary

Editor with over three years’ experience in academic and trade publishing, specialising in project management of books from manuscript to print. Skilled in editing, proofreading, assessing manuscripts, and liaising with authors and stakeholders. Passionate about reading, developing and promoting South African stories, with a strong foundation in language and storytelling. Experienced in supporting marketing, publicity, and sales teams with editorial input and content preparation.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

UKZN Press
03.2021 - 05.2025
  • Project managed books from manuscript to publication, including editing, proofreading, and design.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Selected and assessed manuscripts for quality, merit, and commercial potential.
  • Provided editorial feedback and guidance to authors.
  • Collaborated with the sales, publicity, and marketing teams to provide materials and information to support book promotion.
  • Liaised with external stakeholders, including printers, freelancers, and reviewers.
  • Commissioned artwork and contributed to cover design.
  • Proofread final pages to ensure accuracy and quality.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.



Selected Books Edited, Proofread, or Project Managed


  • Ubuciko Bokwethiwa Kwamagama – Gugulethu Mazibuko & Nobuhle Hlongwa (2025)
  • Singabangan Sonke – Co-Editor with Phindile Dlamini (2024)
  • African Literature: Beyond the Western Gaze – Nogwaja Zulu & Thulani Mkhize (2024)
  • Implementing & Promoting Multilingualism – Nomalungelo Ngubane et al. (2024)
  • Notes from the Body: Health, Illness and Trauma – Duncan Brown et al. (2023)
  • Playing the Changes: Jazz at an African University – Darius Brubeck et al. (2023)
  • The South African Handbook of Agency, Freedom and Justice (Vol 1–3) – Muxe Nkondo & Reuel Khoza (2024)


Education

Master of Arts - African Languages

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
12-2023

Skills

  • Strong English and isiZulu editorial and writing skills
  • Editing, proofreading, and manuscript assessment
  • Project management and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and author liaison
  • Deadline driven with close attention to detail

References

Sqedile, Mbambo, Former supervisor UKZN PRESS, 062 029 1579, 

Ayanda Mthiyane, UKZN LECTURER (Currently editing her students’ dissertations) 063 706 7264

Bongeka Dlamini, STADIO COLLEGE (Currently editing her students’ dissertations) 072 914 8573


Software

Adobe inDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Timeline

Editor

UKZN Press
03.2021 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - African Languages

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Noxolo MthethwaEDITOR