Job Title: Proof Reader
Organisation: Graphic Systems Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Prepress Manager
About Organisation:
Graphic Systems (U) Ltd. is amongst the largest printing & packaging companies in East Africa. The Company was established over 25 years ago. It employs over 350 permanent staff, and an additional 100-150 contract labor. The Company supplies the East African market with large format (indoor & outdoor print advertising material), commercial printing (books, posters, flyers, etc.), industrial printing (labels, cartons), flexible packaging, and garmenting and promotional give away items. Click the following link to learn more about our company culture: https://graphicsystems-ea.com/our-culture/
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review all prepress materials (PDFs, proofs, impositions, etc.) for grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors.
- Cross-check digital files against original manuscripts or client-supplied copy to ensure content consistency.
- Verify page numbers, image captions, headings, font usage, and alignment are correct across documents.
- Check for consistency in branding, style guides, and layout formatting as per client or in-house standards.
- Collaborate with graphic designers, typesetters, and prepress operators to resolve discrepancies before final approval.
- Approve or markup final proofs and document any required corrections clearly and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and production schedules.
- Maintain records of changes and ensure all revisions are implemented accurately.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Accuracy and error detection.
- Average reading time per job.
- Formatting accuracy rate.
- Number of jobs proofed per week.
- Feedback from designers on how clearly the proofreader communicates.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Residency status: Preferably Ugandan National
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Linguistic skills: Fluent in English (Spoken & Written)
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in proofreading, ideally in a print or prepress environment
- Age: Below 30years
- Remuneration: Salary is market competitive & negotiable
Key Skills:
- Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and language rules.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong time management.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and prepress file formats (PDF, InDesign, etc.).
- Understanding of print production workflows and terminology is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this employment opportunity, please follow the below process
- Submit your CV/resume to [email protected]
- Complete an online assessment by the deadline by following this link: Click Here
- A shortlist of candidates may then be invited for a second round of assessments
- Once all assessments have been completed, a shortlist of candidates will be invited for an online interview
- Once the interview process is completed, the selected candidate will be sent an offer letter
Deadline: 15th October, 2025
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