Melanie Govender Email & Phone Number

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Durban Area, South Africa

As the Managing Editor for Legal Commentaries, I am responsible for effectively co-ordinating and overseeing the operations of a team of 6 to 9 direct reports. My role entails providing valuable editorial and project planning support to the team, implementing procedures for seamless divisional functioning, and achieving set deadlines and revenue targets.

Durban Area, South Africa

• Managing and co-ordinating the publishing of numerous publications (loose-leaf, books, and text books) from beginning stage to print-ready stage. This includes compiling and researching material, following legislation.
• compiling and conducting thorough research resulting in accurate content;
• remaining up-to-date with relevant legislation changes and incorporating them into publications;
• adapting document styling to meet the specific requirements of each publication;
• meticulously editing to maintain the highest quality standards;
• providing clear instructions to technical editorial support for page layout and design;

Durban

At Weigh-Less, I began my journey as a Publications Assistant and swiftly advanced to the position of Journalist. In this role, I skilfully conducted research to curate content for the Weigh-Less Magazine, alongside other publications and inserts. My responsibilities encompassed the end-to-end process of content creation, including writing, compiling.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology And English

Senior Certificate (Matric, With Exemption)

Subjects (all Higher Grade): English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology and Accounting.