Location:
Western Cape, WC, ZA, 7459
Salary:
Market Related
Division:
Education
Department:
Publishing Services
Education
Learning changes lives – and we’re here to drive that change. We support people wherever and however they want to learn, so they can achieve their learning goals and uncover new possibilities.
Today, we reach more learners than ever, in more ways than ever.
And we’re just getting started.
About the Role
The Schools Publisher: Zambia leads the research, proposal, development, and delivery of strong, market-facing, Zambia curriculum-aligned print products for curriculum reform projects. The role ensures that all products are of high quality, pedagogically sound, and responsive to curriculum requirements and market needs. The Schools Publisher: Zambia ensures that proposed products are well-positioned to meet the strategic objectives of OUP, as well as to achieve market approval, sales, and profitability targets. The Schools Publisher: Zambia will also publish in other areas from time to time, as required by market opportunities. This role will be reporting to the Publishing Manager: Schools Content & Vocational based in Goodwood, Cape Town.
The position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
What you will do:
Market-focused products are produced on time, within budget and sell budgeted quantities.
Contribute to the strategy and plan for the Zambia business.
Plan and resource market research.
Commission and publish products that increase market share and contribute to profit.
Project Management
Monitor project delivery and provide accurate and timely reporting on activities, systems, and processes.
Respond to Submission opportunities.
Productive relationships with internal & external stakeholders maintained.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing.
Liaise with Publishing Services (Editorial, design, administration and rights and permissions).
Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with authors.
Budget managed effectively
Manage costs against approved budget.
Develop and manage cost control mechanisms.
Forecast annual operational expenses in line with guidelines.
Business systems used efficiently
Hold Key User responsibility for designated business system.
Ethical, regulatory and legal risks managed
Adhere to OUP ethical policies and codes of conduct.
About you
Criteria
Degree with relevant publishing experience
Driver's Licence (Code B)
5 years' relevant working experience
Experience working in multiple Southern African markets is an advantage
Curriculum reform experience
Can demonstrate a track record of conceptualizing and delivering high- quality successful print products
Market research experience
Experience with setting up complex projects and overheads budgets
Able to apply tact and diplomacy skills to negotiate challenges, identify suitable solutions and coordinate necessary action
Excellent time and project management expertise – with the ability to estimate realistic time and resource requirements to budget.
Extensive experience of project management
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to think and act quickly, negotiate challenges and troubleshoot solutions often under pressure
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to listen and collaborate with other teams to plan and coordinate activities
Attributes
Action and delivery oriented
Strategic thinker
Shows resilience and commitment
Problem solver
Positive attitude
Deadline-driven
Highly organized multi-tasker
Expert project manager
Solid understanding of publishing systems and processes
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Demonstrates a spirit of competitiveness
Displays ethical behaviour
Supports teamwork and empowers others to achieve their objectives
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Oxford University Press, an equa l opportunity employer, seeks a talented individual to fill this post based in the Goodwood, Cape Town. Oxford University Press will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need for transformation.
We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
Job Category:
Publishing & Content
