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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

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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.

HR Business Partner (Permanent position)

• Oxford University Press is looking for a HR Business Partner that will support the Senior HRBP to foster partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services and HR support to management and employees of the assigned business units. Being the initial point of contact for business, this role includes ensuring that the HR strategy is implemented across the client areas. Supporting the management teams to ensure that the business objectives are met as well as promoting HR initiatives within respective business units while ensuring that Group and Education HR policies and guidelines are being adhered to.
• The HRBP acts as a business partner and liaison between the business and HR centres of excellence for all spectrum of HR activities and support in day-to-day HR operational work such as Headcount Planning, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition & Management, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Development, Organization Development, Employee Relations and Data Management.
• HR Business Partner will be reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner. This role is based in Cape Town.

 Principal Accountabilities:

• Business Partnering: Partner with senior management team (SMT) and people managers of respective business units through regular meetings to understand business directions and talent needs and to provide support to drive HR strategies and plans to meet these needs while fulfilling Group and HR guidelines
• People Management: Ensure support to HR team for smooth operation of HR activities
• Policies & Procedures: Support HR team in aligning local HR policies & procedures with Group  policies and procedures. Ensure statutory compliance to local labour laws
• Performance & Development: Support roll out the performance & development cycle including providing training and coaching to all people managers in the area of responsibilities as per role
• Employee Relations: Develop healthy relationships with staff at all levels in the assigned business units. Cultivate an open discussion environment within the organization
• Diversity and Inclusion: Support in developing the EE plan, facilitate the alignment of the business strategy and the EE plan, ensure execution of all initiatives in the EE plan
• Recruitment: Ensure vacancies are filled through effective recruitment methodologies. Understand recruitment trends in the market. Identify critical and scarce skills and agree and develop a plan accordingly
• Compensation & Benefits: Partner with the Reward team during the annual salary review cycles, incentive, and bonus plan processes. Partner on the roll out of any reward strategies and policies.
• Learning and Development: Support learning and development manager in analysing the training needs for the staff of area of responsibilities and planning training programs accordingly.
• HRIS: Review and regularly update org charts, job description of each position and support Oxford People HRA through required documentations to manage HRIS up to date for the area of responsibilities and provide meaningful analysis to the management.
• HR Projects: Take up local and group projects or any other task and responsibilities as assigned and directed by the management from time to time
• Other HR activities: Develop contracts, HR policies and reports. Submit the Conflict of Interest (COI) Declaration within stipulated time and inform Compliance about any revisions.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Human Resources
• Knowledgeable about HR practices across the employee life cycle
• Understanding of the HR legislative requirements and the ability to apply relevant qualification in the work environment (LRA, BCEA, EE, SD)
• HR generalist experience including HRBP with center of expertise in a dynamic organization with proven leadership skills

Attributes:

• Proven experience to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to build good working relationships with senior management team and to influence and challenge constructively
• Strong business and HR acumen
• Stakeholder management
• Problem solving and data analytical skills
• Strong presentation skills
• High degree of self-management, displaying an organised and measured approach
• Ability to think and work independently
• Project management skills
• Strong judgment, integrity, and discretion
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to deal with conflicting priorities
• A good team player who copes well with ambiguity and demonstrates resilience
• Flexible to travel across the country and internationally
• Excellent computer skills including on-hand experience of HRIS (SAP & Success Factor)

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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.

Personal Assistant to Sales Director (Permanent position)

Oxford University Press is looking for a Personal Assistant that will be responsible to provide efficient, professional and customer-focused administrative support to the Sales Director and the team.

• Personal Assistant will be reporting to the Sales Director. This post is based in Cape Town, Goodwood office.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Administrative support services provided to facilitate productivity of the Sales Director and the Sales Team
• Manage diaries effectively
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Coordinate training and events
• Provide secretarial relief to Senior Managers when required
• Process payments timeously
• Process tenders to enhance orders
• Manage information flow in a timely manner

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate in Office Management or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years’ secretarial function on an executive level 
• Experience of diary management/research and booking of travel and accommodation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint at intermediate level
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work to deadlines

Attributes:

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and organise resources
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to professionally represent the executive’s office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to professionally represent the Executive's office
• Demonstrates complete confidentiality and is seen to be trustworthy.
• Able to filter information, recognize what is urgent and important and priorities effectively
• Has a good understanding of the business and able to proactively draw information required from a variety of sources within Oxford and externally
• Ability to function well in high paced and at times high pressure environment
• Attention to detail and deadlines and follows up on all administrative tasks
• Has a comprehensive understanding of digital platforms and has an advanced knowledge of business specific software packages
• Demonstrates flexibility and is able to adapt to continuous changes; keeps up to date with new technology relevant to being more efficient in the role
• Is courteous and friendly at all times and displays a willingness to assist the team with their administrative tasks

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Description

• Oxford University Press is looking for an experienced Sales Consultant/Trainer to assist with promoting and selling of OUP products and partner titles to schools, bookseller, and other customers to meet sales budgets. Reporting to the Gauteng Provincial Manager, the Sales Consultant/Trainer will work closely with all the various divisions within OUP. This post is based in Midrand, Gauteng.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Achieving sales targets for front and backlist titles
• Calling schools (Public, Private and Independent)
• Understanding OUP’s position in the market
• Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Calling district education officials, key bookseller, and libraries to generate sales
• Conducting product presentations and facilitating workshops for educators.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma or Equivalent in Education, Marketing and Sales
• Extensive sales experience
• A thorough understanding of the South African School curriculum
• In-depth knowledge of the education and book trade market
• Relationship building skills
• Computer literate with MS office, PowerPoint, word and excel
• Valid driver’s license

Attributes:

• Demonstrates a spirit of competitiveness
• Display ethical behaviour
• Support teamwork
• Communicate effectively
• Innovative
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Highly organised