Jobs in Western Cape

About the Role

• The focus of the role is to lead the Publishing Services team to deliver print and digital content through workflow management and ongoing process improvement  to enable the successful delivery of strategic publishing objectives for Southern Africa. The Editorial Services and Workflow Manager will establish and maintain effective methods for prioritising projects, tracking projects, and evaluating and improving our publishing processes to ensure that that they are operationally effective, including investigating and implementing new technologies. The Editorial Services and Workflow Manager will also be responsible for managing and tracking submission processes within the team and ensuring submissions are delivered on time and to specification.
• The Editorial Services and Workflow Manager will be reporting to the Product Director. This post is based in Goodwood, Cape Town.

Opportunity

What you will do:

Print and digital workflow management:

• Drives innovation and speed to market through project management tools and efficient internal product development processes.
• Leverages, where possible, AI to improve efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Provide high-level project management expertise to all product teams.
• Monitor project delivery and be able to provide accurate and timely reporting on Publishing Services activities, systems, and processes.
• Respond to submission opportunities.

Collaborate, coordinate and problem solve:

• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that publishing processes and systems are set up for success.
• Work with the publishing teams, Senior Leadership Team, and key stakeholders to identify and troubleshoot any issues that affect our publishing operations, processes, and systems.
• Ensures contract administration, due diligence and rights management is efficiently managed within defined schedules.

Overheads and project budgets managed effectively:

• Forecast annual operational expenses in line with guidelines.
• Manage costs against approved budget.
• Develop and managed cost-control mechanisms.
• Manage and revise rates cards in collaboration with all product teams

Recruit talented staff, develop and manage for optimal performance:

• Evaluate structure and resourcing levels and recruit talented employees.
• Identify training needs and implement developing plans.
• Manage performance and employee relations.

Compliance:

• Adhere to OUP ethical policies and codes of conduct.

About you:

Qualifications and experience

• Degree level or equivalent professional experience
• 8 years or more relevant working experience
• Driver’s license (Code B)
• Can demonstrate a successful track record of complex project management across a range of projects – including print and/or digital projects, systems, and process-related activities
• Has extensive experience of coordinating activities against agreed deliverables – with effective tracking techniques and ability to manage conflicting deadlines and demands on resources and teams
• Extensive experience of project management and team leadership in a publishing/product development context.
• Digital publishing experience advantageous
• Experience working in multiple Southern African markets is advantageous

Attributes:

• Action and delivery oriented
• Strategic thinker
• Shows resilience and commitment
• Problem solver
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Highly organised multi-tasker
• Expert project manager
• Conceptual thinker working to a longer term view
• 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

Benefits:

• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
• Pension and medical aid benefits
• Statutory leave
• Training opportunities
• Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment. 

Closing date: 03 April 2026

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About the Role

• Oxford University Press is looking for a Credit Controller that can reduce debtor days by minimizing the risk of irrecoverable sales and by building effective and constructive relationships with debtors. The day-to-day duties include managing the debts of Debtors, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, reconciling invoices, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery.
• The Credit Controller will be reporting to the Credit & Collections Manager. This post is based in Goodwood.

Opportunity

What you will do:

• Ensure timely payments collection while maintain a high level of customer retention.
• Reconciling and managing complex accounts.
• Ensure new accounts are managed and controlled effectively.
• New Accounts on boarding using external / 3rd party vetting systems.
• Responsible for non-tender debt, tender debt and intergroup debt collection.
• Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO
• Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within your team.
• Liaising effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.

About you

• Certificate in Credit Management entry level 2.
• Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting advantageous.
• 3 years’ experience working in credit control and finance environment.
• Credit risk management and collection on payment.
• Customer Database Management.
• Knowledge of the Educational Publishing Industry advantageous.
• Invoice / Shipping Dispatching.
• Customer services skills.
• Knowledge of the current credit legislation is vital.
• Excellent MS Office Excel Skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• SAP knowledge and experience.
• Experience working with Credit Vetting Engines.
• Experience in working with large ERP systems.

Attributes:

• Action and delivery oriented
• Ability to relentlessly focus on optimizing cash flow
• Good business acumen for problem solving
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise a demanding workload
• Positive attitude
• Deadline-driven
• Meticulous and strong attention to detail
• Openness to change
• Displays ethical behaviour
• Supports teamwork and empowers others to achieve their objectives
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills

Closing date: 03 April 2026

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About the Role:

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

The incumbent will report to the Sales Director. This post is based in Cape Town, Goodwood office

Opportunity

What you will do:

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric with certificate in Office Management or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years’ secretarial function on an executive level 
• Experience of diary management/researching and booking of travel and accommodation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint at intermediate level
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work to deadlines
• Valid driver’s license (advantageous)

Attributes:

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and organise resources
• 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, recognise 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 University Press and externally
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible as part of a small team
• Attention to detail and deadlines and follows up on all administrative tasks
• Has a comprehensive understanding of digital platforms
• Demonstrates flexibility and can adapt to continuous changes; keeps up to date with new technology relevant to being more efficient in the role
• Is always courteous and friendly and displays a willingness to assist the team with their administrative tasks

Benefits

Oxford Offers the following:

• Remuneration will be commensurate with experience
• Pension and medical aid benefits
• Statutory leave
• Training opportunities
• Engaging work in a rewarding and ethical environment

Closing date: 13 April 2026

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About the Role

• As the HR Generalist you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department.
• This position will be responsible for a variety of HR functions, including but not limited to recruitment, employee relations, performance management, talent management and compliance with HR policies and procedures. The role is further responsible for providing support and execution of HR projects with a huge focus on Employment Equity and ensuring OUPSA maintains the BBBEE level 1 status. Maintaining integrity, adhering to compliance requirements, and exercising discretion are paramount in interactions with employees, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Throughout the employee lifecycle, you provide invaluable support and guidance, all while adhering to an organised and systematic approach. This role will be reporting to the HR Business Partner based in Goodwood, Cape Town. 

Opportunity 

What you will do: 

Recruitment and Selection

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for internal and external roles.
• Advertise positions and ensure EE targets are met.
• Coordinate annual intern recruitment with stakeholders (including Directors, SETAs, Higher Learning Institutions, etc.).
• Maintain updated job descriptions aligned with the current organogram.
• Prepare job adverts and support hiring managers.
• Create and update social media recruitment content.
• Schedule and coordinate induction sessions.
• Ensure all new employees attend a structured induction programme.

HR Administration & Payroll

• Manage HR administration, reporting, and monthly submissions accurately and on time.
• Monitor headcount vs budget and complete headcount reconciliations.
• Prepare SMT monthly HR reports.
• Process supplier payments and manage HR vendors.
• Support H&S compliance, IOD processing, and First Aider training coordination.
• Monitor headcount vs budget reconciliations, BBBEE, Skills development, employment) to Senior Management.
• Facilitate termination process and ensure accurate benefits administration.
• Working knowledge across multiple HR disciplines including compensation, employee relations, diversity, and performance management.
• Knowledge of employment legislation (OHSA, EEA, BCEA, LRA, and related regulations).

Learning & Development

• Submit annual ATR and WSP to relevant institutions.
• Coordinate internal training schedules and managed learnership funding processes.
• Administer bursary programmes to support employee development.

Employment Equity & BBBEE

• Provide documentation and support to achieve Level 1 BBBEE.
• Coordinate monthly and annual Employment Equity,  and Skills Development submissions.
• Manage and support the D&I committee, ensuring business unit representation.
• Track EE targets and highlight areas of concern.

HR Analytics

• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Analyse people metrics and provide meaningful recommendations.
• Present data trends and insights to management.

HR Projects & Wellbeing

• Plan and execute wellness days across offices, engaging wellness champions and promoting internal EAP services.
• Organise well-being talks based on employee trends.
• Manage relationships with service providers to ensure best outcomes for employees. 

About you

• Strong experience in full HR lifecycle and recruitment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Stakeholder management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Keen attention to detail and passion for improving people processes.
• Bachelors' Degree or Post Graduate degree in Human Resources/Social Sciences/Industrial Psychology.
• Mininum 5 years working experience in the HR Field.
• Knowledge of SA Labour Legislation including EE and BBBEE.

Closing Date: 3rd April 2026