Job Description

Salary: Competitive
Location: Pretoria
Country: South Africa
Business Unit: Cambridge International
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 October 2025

Meet the recruiter

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Ian Brooks


ian.brooks@cambridge.org

Salary: Competitive

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Contract: Permanent, Full time

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

We work with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills. Together, we give learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world.

About the role

To grow the business for Cambridge programmes and qualifications in Southern Africa (which include, but not limited to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland and Angola). This is primarily in our new and existing schools' market, recruiting new schools and expand our channel to market. This will be done by ensuring that our customers are well supported and, providing world-class service to our schools, educational organisations, regulatory bodies and the wider community. And, where and when appropriate cooperating with our Cambridge Partnership for Education colleagues in ministry relationships and/or our education reform work.

Key accountabilities

Conducting regular joint business planning with all teams, developing short term tactical actions, and long-term objectives to support the development of new Cambridge schools and aspiring Cambridge schools in the region. Run on-boarding programmes for new Cambridge schools in collaboration with colleagues from various departments. Measuring the impact of the on-boarding programme to ensure all Cambridge services and support offering to new schools is well understood. Maintain current details of relationships with new and aspiring Cambridge schools and other stakeholders on Salesforce and identify follow up actions when required. Conduct annual quality assurance checks and development plans with existing Cambridge schools. Ensuring Cambridge School Support offer is well understood by new Cambridge schools in the assigned territory, recommending resource, products and programs that provide an opportunity for new and existing schools to improve or enhance their Cambridge offer. Identify opportunities to build awareness for Cambridge resources, products and services through active participation at educational seminars, conferences, and other events and to plan, manage and implement such activities. Complete all activities in accordance with our group processes e.g., legal, financial, HR and local policies and procedures, expenses are recorded accurately and transmitted to Cambridge on time and within allocated expense budget. Develop a strong understanding of the entire Cambridge University Press and Assessment offer to schools and seek opportunities to promote Cambridge International Education. Collaborate with wider Cambridge Regional team to drive the uptake and growth of resources and products in our schools. Support and assist colleagues on compliance, inspections, registrations, new products and services, training, marketing, events, surveys and other school related issues. Assist the Head of SCHOOL Business Development in supporting Associates and "Group of Schools" in the region. Conducting School Approval Visits (SAV and RSAV) as needed and represent Cambridge at events such as exhibitions, seminars, and conferences, make presentations as required.

About you

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Essential knowledge

Knowledge of the education systems in the region and with international education. Knowledge of information, technology, and communication systems. Knowledge of Cambridge programmes and qualifications. Some technical knowledge of school level academic assessment. Good proven IT skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Essential skill(s) & experience

Minimum of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience Ability to develop on-going relationships with our customers at a senior level as well as with government officials and other stakeholders. Proven business development experience in international education. Attention to detail and accuracy and ensuring that schools receive a quick response to all correspondence. Team working. Able to work in a matrix managed environment. Confident communication and presentation skills. Management of senior level stakeholder relationships e.g., with Ministries of Education or key stakeholders (such as the British Council). Able to work in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision. Ability to travel in the Southern Africa region extensively

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 5th October. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 13th October.



As a part of the recruitment process, we may carry out a two round process. Round 1 being a virtual interview with round two being face-to-face.



Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.


Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.


We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.