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 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.

Marketing Insights Internship 2026/2027

(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:

Data analysis and performance measurement through generation of post campaign reports Help update and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel) Participate in A/B testing setup and basic analysis Social media and website monitoring and reporting (including competitor activities and wider trends in the education sector) Supporting the implementation of the data strategy to gain customer insight through data clean-up and transferring data between platforms Support market research efforts, including competitor analysis and audience behaviour studies Experiencing being a team player in a fast-paced, future-focused, high performing Marketing department Assisting the broader marketing team with planning and execution of promotional campaigns, events and exhibitions Assist in preparing marketing materials and supporting campaign execution

Qualifications and Experience:

BCOM (marketing preferred) / BTECH / B Social Science Computer literate - Excel, Word, PowerPoint Data analysis (preferred) Sound communication and presentation skills Effective time management Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure Ability to work in a team South African citizen Access to reliable transport

Attributes:

Ability and willingness to learn: Have an open mindset and attitude to learn Collaboration: Working with internal and external teams Initiative: Foster new ideas and solutions to projects and processes Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Analytical thinking: Being able to analyze data Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and quality

Closing date: 30 September 2025