Vacancy title:
Artisan (Type Setting)
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Publishing & Printing, Art, Fashion & Design, Media, Communications & Writing]
Jobs at:
University of Dar es Salaam
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, December 5 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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