The South African Historical Journal (SAHJ) is fully accredited, peer-reviewed, and internationally regarded as the premier journal focused on promoting significant historical scholarship on the southern African region. As the journal of the Southern African Historical Society (SAHS), SAHJ works closely with the society to develop the discipline in southern Africa. 

The editorial collective (Prinisha Badassy, Marc Epprecht, Kate Law, Kundai Manamere, Teverayi Muguti, Camalita Naicker, Laura Phillips, and Janeke Thumbran) invites applications from those interested in joining the editorial collective (for a term of five years).

The duties of those joining the journal will include:

1. Commissioning and overseeing the timely production of journal copy, including special issues in their area of expertise.
2. Attending biannual online ‘town hall’ meetings (between the collective and the editorial board).
3. Soliciting, evaluating and processing article manuscripts through the peer-review and article production processes.
4. Actively promoting the journal through their networks.
5. Attending and participating in regular meetings and maintaining active correspondence with the editorial collective, suggesting constructive feedback and proposing potential strategies for Journal development.
6. Review, develop and implement editorial policies and the Journal’s style guide.
7. Ensuring that the SAHJ’s code of publishing ethics is upheld by authors and reviewers. 

Ideal candidates should be dedicated, enthusiastic, and committed to ensuring the success of the Journal. Applicants should have effective organisational skills and the capacity to adhere to deadlines and collaborate effectively with other members of the editorial collective. If they are based at an institute of higher learning or research centre, they should ensure that they have the full support of their institution to undertake this role for the 5-year tenure. Please also note that this role is not remunerated.

Those interested are encouraged to submit their CV and a covering letter (max four sides of A4) that details the following: 

• area(s) of expertise
• nature of academic networks
• relevant administrative experience
• experience of collaborative working

Please send to the managing editors, Law and Phillips (kate.law@nottingham.ac.uk; Laura.Phillips@wits.ac.za) by 20th September 2025.