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Who we are

Oxford University Press is an educational publisher rooted in South Africa for over a century. As the leading publisher of literacy materials and dictionaries, we are committed to making our learning and teaching solutions accessible and affordable. We believe that every South African child deserves a quality education.

Our presence spans 157 countries, supporting 55 million learners worldwide through school publishing in 80 languages. We strive to develop and deliver high-quality, affordable educational materials and support for Grade R to 12, TVET, higher education, and home learning in all 11 official written South African languages, tailored to the needs of learners, students, teachers, and lecturers in Southern Africa.

We are proud to be a BBB-EE Level 1 contributor.

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Our culture

As an employee of Oxford University Press, you will play an important role in ensuring the continued success of our organisation. We value the unique abilities, experience, and background that you bring. The mission and values of Oxford University Press are reflected in the culture of our workplace and the integrity of our employees. We value the contribution of each employee and how their abilities, skills and expertise impact on our success.

This is the culture we strive towards:

We actively build a culture that is collaborative.

We are curious and ask questions about our market and business.

We actively seek to simplify processes.

We strive to break down hierarchies and silos.

We acknowledge and recognise people, behaviours, and values, and celebrate ideas.

We welcome contributions and are open to ideas from anyone in the business.

Our goals are aligned, and we review them together regularly.

We strive to be agile and proactive in identifying and solving internal and external problems.

We create opportunities for people to grow in their careers and within the business.

We respect each other’s time.

We invite and value feedback.

We balance our financial performance with our mission.

We want everyone to be successful and we strive towards enabling our teams to be high performing.

Transformation

Our transformation efforts enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation. These initiatives ensure ethical and compliant conduct within legal and regulatory frameworks.

Humanity &
Diversity

Respect cultural
beliefs & language

Humanity & Diversity

Respect cultural
beliefs & language

Respect, Fairness &
Dignity

Treat each other fairly and with
dignity

Respect, Fairness & Dignity

Treat each other fairly and with
dignity

Honesty &
Trust

Build Trust
& Respect

Honesty & Trust

Build Trust
& Respect

Communication &
Transparency

Communicate
openly and
transparency

Communication & Transparency

Communicate
openly and
transparency

Responsibility &
Accountability

Uphold the
charter values

Responsibility & Acountability

Uphold the
charter values

Benefits of working for OUP

As an employee of Oxford University Press, you will play an important role in ensuring the continued success of our organisation. We value the unique abilities, experience, and background that you bring. The mission and values of Oxford University Press are reflected in the culture of our workplace and the integrity of our employees. We value the contribution of each employee and how their abilities, skills and expertise impact on our success.

Health & Wellness

Diversity & Inclusion

Learning & Development

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Recruitment process

Step 1

Vacancies

Vacancies are advertised or 14 days on our career page & Linkedln

Step 2

Screening Process

Screening takes place between 2-3 days based on the number of applications received

Step 3

Application Review

Line Managers receive a longlist to review all applications for shortlisting

Step 4

Telephonic Screening

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted telephonically for a short screening interview

Step 8

Offer & Onboarding Stage

At this stage you completed the recruitment process and was selected as the successful candidate. Finally, HR will ensure that you receive all the documents to you onboarded as a OUP employee.

Step 7

Second Interview

A Second interview is conducted to meet with senior management

Step 6

Assessments

Based on the position the candidate might be invited to complete a practical assessment/psychometric assessment

Step 5

First Interview

First interview dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates via telephone and email

Step 5

First Interview

First interview dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates via telephone and email

Step 6

Assessments

Based on the position the candidate might be invited to complete a practical assessment/psychometric assessment

Step 7

Second Interview

A Second interview is conducted to meet with senior management

Step 8

Offer & Onboarding Stage

At this stage you completed the recruitment process and was selected as the successful candidate. Finally, HR will ensure that you receive all the documents to you onboarded as a OUP employee.

Meet our Senior Managment Team

At Oxford University Press, we are really passionate about education. We believe that a good education is the key to the social transformation that we need in South Africa. We know that it is the one thing that can really change the fortune of many in our beautiful country, unlocking opportunities to allow our youth – our future – to make real successes of their lives.
Karen Simpson
Managing Director: Africa
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John Mwazemba
Regional Director: East Africa
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Tasliem Fisher
Commercial & Finance Director: Africa
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Yolandi Farham
Product Director: Africa
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Zeenat Norton
Marketing Director: Africa
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Chris Naidoo
Sales Director
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Vanessa Duff
Operations Director: Africa
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George Thomas
Senior Ethics & Compliance Manager
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Thamsyn Goldstein
HR Business Partner: Africa
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Meet our people

We invite you to read the inspiring stories shared by our staff, highlighting their experiences and the positive influence OUP has had on their lives and careers. These opportunities range from bursaries for further studies, recognition, or even following in a family member’s footsteps by joining OUP. These individuals play an instrumental role in driving change within the business.
Noluvuyo Buqa
Provincial Manager (Sales)
My mother worked for OUP until she passed away in 2020.
Michelle Sephton
Publisher: Maths and Science
I joined OUP in 2013 as Senior Editor in the Social Sciences…
Grace De Kock
Finance: Tax specialist
I joined OUP in 2012 as a contract data capturer in the…
Fuad Harris
Sales enablement
I spent 15 years in the publishing industry before…

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Blog

Celebrating Oxford day 2024

Celebrating Oxford day 2024

A first of its kind – inaugural Oxford Day!
On Thursday, 4 July, we celebrated ‘Oxford Day,’ a collaborative event where staff from various regions and divisions came together to commemorate a successful fiscal.

Wellness day at Oxford University Press

Wellness day at Oxford University Press

On 7 March 2024, our quarterly wellness day centered around the theme “Rest, Recharge, Reset.” With this theme in mind and a holistic approach, various activities were planned.

Staff reflect on their ‘Why”