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Freelance French Language Professionals (Academic Editing)

AOSIS is a South African open access publisher specializing in scholarly journals, books, eLearning solutions, and accredited CPD courses for healthcare professionals, headquartered in Cape Town.

AOSIS

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We are seeking experienced freelance French language professionals to support our open-access scholarly publishing programme on a project-by-project basis.

Freelance services required

  • Pre-editing (formatting, compliance, completeness checks)
  • Copy-editing (language, grammar, clarity, style)
  • Substantive editing (structural and scholarly refinement)
  • Proofreading (final checks after typesetting)

Requirements

Requirements
  • Native or near-native command of French (African)
  • Proven experience in academic or scholarly editing (journals, books, theses)
  • Strong knowledge of academic referencing styles (APA, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.)
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
  • Sensitivity to scholarly voice and disciplinary conventions

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Application process

Submit your CV, cover letter, and two samples of academic editing in French to [insert email address]. Indicate your subject expertise and availability.


A short skills test will be sent to shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.




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About AOSIS

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AOSIS was founded in 1999 by Dr Pierre de Villiers with a clear vision: to unlock knowledge and make it accessible to the world. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, this open access scholarly publisher has grown to become Southern Africa's leading platform for academic publishing, offering a comprehensive suite of services including open access journal and book publishing, eLearning solutions, and accredited continuing professional development (CPD) courses for healthcare professionals.

As a certified Moodle Partner, AOSIS provides expert instructional design and learning management system services, supporting educational institutions and organizations in delivering quality online learning experiences. Their portfolio includes 60 scholarly journals and over 180 published books, covering diverse academic disciplines. The company operates on a principle of openness, ensuring that all published content remains freely accessible without charge to readers worldwide.

AOSIS maintains memberships with leading industry organizations including the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), CrossRef, and Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Their commitment to knowledge sharing extends beyond publishing to actively supporting the global open access movement, making research accessible to communities regardless of geographic or economic barriers.

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