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.

Sales Enablement 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.



The Sales Enablement Intern will support the Sales Enablement team by managing and analysing campaign and project data, generating insightful reports, and assisting in the execution and tracking of sales initiatives. This role is ideal for a data-driven individual with a passion for visual storytelling and project co-ordination.



This post is based in Goodwood, Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities:

Data Management

Collect, clean, and analyze data while creating and maintaining dashboards (in Salesforce, Power BI and Excel).

Data Analysis

Identify trends and insights to support strategic decision-making.

Project Management

Work cross-functionally and assist in planning, tracking, and executing sales campaigns and enablement projects within project timelines

Reporting

Develop post-campaign and post-project visualization reports that communicate performance and insights effectively

Enablement Support

Support the broader sales team through implementation of the Sales strategy

Qualifications and Experience:

A degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Data Analytics/Project Management Computer literate - Word, Excel, 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: 02 October 2025