TVET/Vocational Publisher at Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Description
Oxford University Press Southern Africa

• Oxford University Press advances knowledge and learning of all kinds, from a child reading their first words to a researcher expanding the frontiers of their field. Our work is constantly evolving, and the possibilities are endless. We strive to help more and more people around the world achieve their potential.
• Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It is our mission to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

TVET/Vocational Publisher (Permanent position)

• Oxford University Press is looking for a TVET/Vocational Publisher to lead the research, proposal, development, and delivery of strong, market-facing, curriculum-aligned products for the vocational market in South Africa.
• The TVET/Vocational Publisher will be responsible for ensuring that proposed products are well-positioned to meet the strategic objectives of Oxford University Press as well as to achieve market approval and sales and profitability targets.
• TVET/Vocational Publisher will be reporting to the Publishing Manager. This post is based in Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities:  

• Contribute to the strategy and plan for the TVET and Vocational business
• Plan and resource market research
• Commission and publish TVET and Vocational products that increase market share and contribute to profit
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing
• Liaise with the Digital product and Innovation teams
• Manage costs according to the budget and develop cost control mechanisms

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant working experience
• Degree in Education or anything equivalent
• Experience in publishing textbooks is essential
• Can demonstrate a strong network of relevant contacts
• Can demonstrate a track record of conceptualizing and delivering high-quality print products for vocational market.
• Excellent time and project management expertise
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to think and act quickly, negotiate challenges and troubleshoot solutions often under pressure
• Code B driver’s license essential

Attributes:

• Action and delivery oriented
• Shows resilience and commitment
• Problem solver
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Expert project manager
• Solid understanding of publishing systems and processes
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Displays ethical behaviour
• Supports teamwork and empowers others to achieve their objectives