Job 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 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.

Digital Sales Internship

(Internship position: 12 Month Contract)

This internship is designed to provide practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study (2025), or to recent graduates who have completed their qualifications and are seeking workplace exposure. The successful candidate will be offered a 12-month internship contract, starting on the 02 February 2026 and ending 31 January 2027.



This post is based in Goodwood, Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities:

Pre and post-sale digital support Onboarding of customers Digital training (internal staff) Planning and execution of virtual workshops and webinars Virtual selling Management of digital 3rd parties Data management Qualifying leads for new business Following up with customers telephonically to convert open quotations

Qualifications and Experience:

A diploma or degree Sales, Marketing, Education or in a relevant field Computer literacy - Word, Excel, PowerPoint South African citizen Access to reliable transport

Attributes:

Analytical skills Problem solving Attention to details Knowledge of Salesforce and other technologies an added advantage Excel and other data analysis tools

Closing date: 02 October 2025