Students
Dissertation Self-Editing Checklist
The pre-submission pass we run on every thesis, as a tick-box checklist covering structure, consistency, referencing, and language.
Free
Established 2016 · B-BBEE Level 1
Expert language editing and proofreading, led by a communication scholar.
Since 2016, NIM Editorial has edited and produced documents for universities, regulators, municipalities, and leading corporates, from journal articles and governance reports to staff magazines.
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10 years
Trading since November 2016
B-BBEE Level 1
Sworn affidavit available
CSD registered
Supplier details on request
11 languages
Translation across South Africa's official languages
Trusted by organisations across sectors
Clients have included:
Corporate and financial
- Deloitte
- First National Bank
- Rand Merchant Bank
- MultiChoice
- Sage South Africa
- SYSPRO
- Econet Media
- Kwesé
Regulators, councils, and public entities
- Umalusi
- South African Health Products Regulatory Authority
- National Home Builders Registration Council
- National Credit Regulator
- South African Medical Research Council
- Social Housing Regulatory Authority
- Oudtshoorn Municipality
- Metsimaholo Local Municipality
- Financial and Fiscal Commission
- African Union
Universities and higher education
- University of Johannesburg
- University of Cape Town
- North-West University
- Walter Sisulu University
- University of Venda
- University of Eswatini
- STADIO
What we do
From the first draft to the printed page, we work around who has to read the document afterwards: an examiner, a council, a regulator, or the public.
Language Editing and Proofreading
Theses, dissertations, journal articles, governance reports, and business documents. Careful language editing that respects the author's argument and voice, with every change tracked and every query raised in the margin.
Students, academics, institutions, and organisationsCopywriting and Content Development
Clear, persuasive copy and well-structured content for reports, magazines, websites, campaigns, and internal communication, written to your brief and in your voice.
Corporates, public entities, and institutionsTranslation and Transcription
Accurate translation and transcription across all eleven spoken official languages of South Africa, reviewed for tone and terminology.
Afrikaans · English · isiNdebele · isiXhosa · isiZulu · Sepedi · Sesotho · Setswana · siSwati · Tshivenda · Xitsonga
Layout, Design, and Print Management
Typeset reports, magazines, newsletters, and brochures, taken from edited text to print-ready files and managed through to delivery with trusted production partners.
Staff magazines, annual and governance reports, brochuresResearch Services
Survey design, fieldwork support, analysis, and reporting for organisations that need credible findings written up clearly.
Public entities and corporatesTraining and Mentoring
Specialised on-site training, mentoring, and one-on-one sessions in communication, and in translation, language editing, and proofreading, for teams and for people building a career as language practitioners.
Why NIM
Experienced
Our professionals have worked inside large organisations in IT, banking, education, and broadcast media, so they understand your world and your readers.
Qualified
You get services from professionals educated to Master's and PhD level, led by an Associate Professor of Communication Science.
Personalised
There is no one-size-fits-all. We tailor each service to your brief, your style guide, and your audience.
Transparent
One consolidated quotation covering only the services you ask for, with no hidden fees and a timeline built around your deadline.
Full-service delivery
One brief. One quotation. One accountable team.
Most institutional documents pass through several suppliers before they are published. We take the whole chain, so your team manages one relationship instead of four.
EditLanguage and structure
TranslateWhere required
DesignLayout and typesetting
PrintManaged to delivery
- A single quotation covering every stage, aligned to your RFQ or tender specification
- One consistent house style from first draft to final print file
- Clear version control, with tracked changes and a query log for your sign-off
- Suited to annual reports, governance reports, staff magazines, strategic plans, and public brochures
What clients say
Extracts from written references. Full letters are available to procurement teams on request.
“Her attention to detail, linguistic precision, and ability to maintain the technical integrity of the documents significantly enhanced the overall quality and readability of the reports.”
“…consistently demonstrated efficiency, ethical standards, and professionalism in all our projects.”
“…strong attention to detail and excellent editorial judgement. She met deadlines and collaborated effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.”
“They have demonstrated excellent quality work.”
Shop: guides and templates
Practical tools drawn from ten years of editing practice. Download a free resource to start, or buy the full set. Files come as Word, Excel, or PDF, ready to use.
Students
Academic Style Guide (SA/UK English)
A quick reference to the conventions we apply to every academic document: spelling, punctuation, numbers, headings, and acronyms.
R79
Students
Before-You-Submit Workbook
A guided self-review of one chapter, covering argument, structure, evidence, and language, before it goes to a professional editor.
R129
Students
Reference and Citation Cheat Sheet
APA 7th and Harvard formats side by side, plus the citation errors examiners catch most often.
R59
Student bundle
Style Guide + Workbook + Cheat Sheet
All three paid student resources together. Saves R68 compared with buying them separately.
R199
Aspiring editors
So You Want to Be an Editor
An introduction to freelance and subcontract editing: where the work comes from, how to price it, and how to build toward it.
Free
Editors and teams
House Style Guide Starter Kit
A fill-in template for building your own house-style sheet: spelling, punctuation, editing method, referencing, and file handling.
R149
Editors and professionals
Rate and Quotation Calculator
An Excel template that prices editing jobs by word count, complexity, and turnaround, so every quote is consistent.
R149
Editors and teams
Editing Test and Practice Pack
Three deliberately flawed passages (academic, business, and government) for practice, or for screening editors you plan to hire.
R99
Editor and professional bundle
Starter Kit + Calculator + Practice Pack
The three paid editor and professional tools together. Saves R98 compared with buying them separately.
R299
All prices include VAT. Need a template for your organisation, or a bulk licence for your team? Get in touch.
About
Prof Ndamulelo Mabidi
Founder and Director, NIM Editorial
NIM Editorial was founded in 2016 and has grown from a one-person editing practice into a trusted supplier to universities, regulators, and corporates.
Prof Mabidi brings two perspectives that most editorial suppliers do not. She spent ten years in corporate and industry communication before moving into academia, where she is now an Associate Professor of Communication Science. She knows what an examiner looks for, and she knows what a board, a regulator, or a communications executive needs from a document.
- PhD in Communication Science, University of South Africa
- MA in Corporate Communication, University of Johannesburg
- BA Honours in Communication, North-West University
- BA in Motion Picture Medium, AFDA
Frequently asked questions
How long does the editing process take?
From a few days to several weeks or months, depending on the scope and complexity of the project. We agree a timeline with you that covers each stage of the process and works back from your deadline.
What does the editing process include?
We read and review your document for grammar, spelling, punctuation, font and style, consistency, and alignment with your style guidelines. We suggest alternative words and phrases, give guidance on sentence structure and the organisation of ideas, point out areas that need attention, and track every change so that you can review and accept it. Where meaning is unclear, we ask in the margin rather than guess.
What does the editing process not include?
We hold ourselves to high ethical standards. Editing does not include writing content or changing content beyond correcting mechanical errors; that is writing, which we offer separately as copywriting and content development. We also do not assess the validity of sources, or check for or accept responsibility for plagiarism. We work to make our editing and formatting precise and thorough, but the final content, and its outcome, remain the author's responsibility.
What writing styles do you follow?
It depends on your needs and on the medium or channel. We discuss the style with you and personalise our service. South African and UK English are our default.
Which languages do you translate?
We offer translation and transcription in all eleven spoken official languages of South Africa: Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, and Xitsonga.
What is the typical cost for writing, editing, or translation?
It depends on the length of the document and the level of editing, proofreading, translation, or writing required. You pay only for the services you request, on one consolidated quotation with no hidden fees. Request a quote.
Are other services available through NIM Editorial?
Yes. We also offer copywriting, content development, research, layout, design, and print management, as well as specialised on-site training, mentoring, and one-on-one training sessions.
Did not find the answer you were looking for?
Ask us anything. Email info@nimeditorial.co.za or use the form below.
Request a quote
Tell us about the document and we will come back with a quotation and turnaround time.
- info@nimeditorial.co.za
- Telephone
- +27 82 587 4489
- Based in
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
Serving clients across South Africa and internationally. - Availability
- By appointment