Metadata and Indexing Assistant

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006327/N

Date posted:

Friday, February 27, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the educational industry has a vacancy for a Metadata and Indexing Assistant to join their scholarly publishing team.

The Metadata and Indexing Assistant will support journal indexing, metadata management, and records administration within our Indexing and Metadata Department. This role is ideal for an organised early-career professional interested in scholarly publishing and information management.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Maintain and update journal and book metadata across internal systems and external platforms.
Assist with indexing applications, tracking submissions and compliance requirements.
Support DOI management, metadata quality checks, and record audits.
Maintain Editorial Board records and assist with reporting and renewals.
Support internal and external archiving of journal content.
Liaise with indexers, libraries, Editors-in-Chief, archiving services, and internal teams.
Maintain accurate trackers, documentation, and departmental records.

Requirements:

Qualification in Library and Information Studies or a related field.
Very strong administrative and organisational skills.
High accuracy attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong MS Excel skills.
Able to work well under pressure in an open-plan environment.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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