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UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

UDSM RECRUITMENT PORTAL

ARTISAN (TYPE SETTING)

Publishing and Printing Salary scale: Attractive salary and other benefits will be paid to successful applicants

Job description

The Artisan (Typesetting) is responsible for preparing, formatting, and refining manuscripts and other written materials for publication. This includes ensuring consistency in layout, style, and structure; applying professional typesetting standards; m

Qualifications

Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate of Secondary Education plus basic Certificate (NTA 4) in one of the following fields: Typesetting, Graphic Design, Publishing, Printing or Binding Technology, or equivalent qualification from recognized and reputable I

Responsibility

(i) To format and typeset manuscripts, books, and other materials according to the DUP style and design standards; (ii) To apply appropriate typography, layout, and page design principles for readability and visual appeal; (iii) To ensure consistency in fonts, spacing, alignment, and style across all publications; (iv) To review and prepare manuscripts for typesetting, checking completeness and structure; (v) To proofread and correct text, layout, and formatting errors before final production; (vi) To produce and revise proofs based on editorial and author feedback; (vii) To prepare print-ready and digital files in required formats for production and distribution; (viii) To collaborate with editors, designers, and printers to ensure smooth workflow and quality output;....

Work Experience

x. At least 3 years’ of professional typesetting experience in an active Publishing and printing Industry.

Terms of Service

One-year contract, which will be renewable subject to satisfactory performance and

Job Summary

Vacancy: 1 Position

Salary scale: Attractive salary and other benefits will be paid to successful applicants

Terms of Service: One-year contract, which will be renewable subject to satisfactory performance and

Dead Line: 10 Dec,2025