Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
Interests
Reading, Sports, Hiking
Timeline
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Phumlani Mncwango

Librarian/Online Publishing Systems Administrator
PRETORIA

Summary

Phumlani Mncwango is an experienced Online Publishing Systems Administrator at the South African Journal of Science (SAJS), a flagship journal of the Academy of Science of South Africa. With 14 months of experience in this role, Phumlani has taken full responsibility for managing the workflows of various submissions, including special issues such as Sustainable Science Engagement and Engaged Sustainability Science, and a discussion series titled Discussions on Service Delivery.

Phumlani excels in submission management, reviewer coordination, manuscript preparation, and workflow oversight, ensuring the smooth processing and timely publication of research. In addition, Phumlani manages the journal's social media presence, assists in organizing events and webinars, and supports authors throughout the submission process, from initial submission to publication. Known for the hard work and teamwork skills, Phumlani contributes significantly to the success of the SAJS editorial and publication activities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Online Publishing Systems Administrator

Academy of Science of South Africa (SAJS)
07.2023 - Current
  • Reviewer and Author Coordination: Follow up with reviewers and authors to ensure timely submission of reviews and revisions.
  • Submission Management: Handle submissions, assign them to appropriate editors and associate editors, and oversee the editorial workflow.
  • Manuscript Preparation: Prepare manuscripts for review by anonymizing files and ensuring all necessary information and documents are complete.
  • Workflow Oversight: Manage workflows for both regular and special issue submissions to ensure smooth processing and timely publication.
  • Reviewer Solicitation: Solicit expert reviews for commentaries and other submissions.
  • Social Media Management: Oversee and manage the organization’s social media platforms, reporting on performance and progress to the board.
  • Reference Management: Handle the accurate deposit of references into relevant databases.
  • Event and Webinar Coordination: Assist in organizing webinars, meetings, and external events hosted by the organization.
  • Author Support: Provide guidance and support to authors throughout the submission process, from initial submission to final decision.
  • Magazine Assistance: Support the editorial and publication activities of the organization’s magazine.

Librarian (Work Inteergrated Learning)

Esikhawini Community Library
Esikhawini
05.2018 - 07.2018

Cataloging and Classification: Organizing and classifying books, journals, digital materials, and other resources for easy retrieval.

Collection Development: Selecting, acquiring, and managing library materials, including books, e-books, databases, and multimedia resources, to meet the needs of the community or institution.

Reference Services: Assisting patrons with research, locating information, and answering queries in person, over the phone, or online.

User Education and Instruction: Teaching library users how to effectively search for information, use databases, and navigate the library's resources.

Managing Digital Resources: Overseeing access to digital collections, including e-books, online journals, and databases.

Library System Management: Using integrated library systems (ILS) to manage library operations, including cataloging, circulation, and acquisition.

Event and Program Coordination: Organizing and promoting library events, such as reading groups, author talks, and educational workshops.

Information Literacy Training: Offering training to users on how to evaluate and use information critically, particularly in academic or public libraries.

Circulation Services: Managing the lending of library materials, including checking books in and out, renewing loans, and placing holds or reserves.

Archival and Preservation: Managing and preserving special collections, rare books, and historical documents, ensuring their longevity and accessibility.

Community Engagement: Building relationships with the community or academic institution to encourage library use and participation.

Education

Bachelor of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science

University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Reviewer and Author Coordination: Follow up with reviewers and authors to ensure timely submission of reviews and revisions

  • Submission Management: Handle submissions, assign them to appropriate editors and associate editors, and oversee the editorial workflow

  • Manuscript Preparation: Prepare manuscripts for review by anonymizing files and ensuring all necessary information and documents are complete

  • Workflow Oversight: Manage workflows for both regular and special issue submissions to ensure smooth processing and timely publication

  • Reviewer Solicitation: Solicit expert reviews for commentaries and other submissions

  • Social Media Management: Oversee and manage the organization’s social media platforms, reporting on performance and progress to the board

  • Reference Management: Handle the accurate deposit of references into relevant databases

  • Event and Webinar Coordination: Assist in organizing webinars, meetings, and external events hosted by the organization

  • Author Support: Provide guidance and support to authors throughout the submission process, from initial submission to final decision

  • Magazine Assistance: Support the editorial and publication activities of the organization’s magazine

  • Etc

Affiliations

South African Journal of Science, Academy of Science of South Africa

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Zulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Upper intermediate (B2)
Swati
Intermediate (B1)

Certification

Certificate of Excellence (Best overall student for Library and Information)

Interests

Reading

Sports

Hiking

Research

Reading, Sports, Hiking

I like reading books and scientific articles mostly about history and information services in general. Reading to me is like what oxygen is to a human body. I also like watching and playing sports like football, rugby and basketball. Other activities I like very much are Hiking and camping, enjoying the outdoors and all the actiities that come with it.

Timeline

Online Publishing Systems Administrator

Academy of Science of South Africa (SAJS)
07.2023 - Current

Librarian (Work Inteergrated Learning)

Esikhawini Community Library
05.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Library And Information Science - Library And Information Science

University of Zululand
04.2001 -
Phumlani MncwangoLibrarian/Online Publishing Systems Administrator