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Position                         : Credit Control Manager
Reporting to                    : Management Accountant
Department                      : Booksite Afrika, Credit Control

Main Responsibilities / Outcomes
•    Managing and controlling the Credit Control Department (Team of 14)
•    Managing staff development
•    Ensuring that procedures are in place to minimise bad debts
•    Ensuring large debtors have sufficient insurance cover
•    Communicating with all divisions, with regard to matters affecting the Credit Control Department, together with weekly and monthly reporting
•    Controlling master files on the computer system
•    Calculating monthly debtors’ outstanding and management thereof
•    Calculating credit controller’s month end targets and management of outstanding amounts
•    Controlling all credit notes and ensuring that they go through the system timeously and are not delayed
•    Responsible for the debtor’s book and the application of the Credit Policy

Person Specification
•    Matric
•    Diploma or Degree in Credit Management
•    At least 3 three years experience in a managerial position, together with 5 years experience and relevant qualifications in credit control
•    Confident, passionate and dedicated team player
•    Ability to serve clients and communicate at all levels in a professional manner
•    Computer skills in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel (Intermediate level).
•    The ability to work under pressure at times.

Knowlege
•    MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel (Intermediate level).
•    At least 3 three years experience in a managerial position, together with 5 years experience and relevant qualifications in credit control
•    Knowledge and application of  the Bookmaster system will be advantageous

Skills
•    Accuracy and attention to detail.
•    Numerical proficiency
•    Good administrative skills

Personal Attributes
•    Team orientated.
•    Proactive.
•    Ability to interact easily with all levels of staff.

Applications and CVs should be addressed to Bernice Adams.
Fax no (021) 461 9378 or e-mail bernicea@nhpsa.co.za
Closing date: Tuesday, 30th June 2009
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed. Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of the organisation.

Shuter & Shooter Publishers (Pty) Ltd. is a publisher of both educational and trade books. Based in Pietermaritzburg the Company markets its products nationally to education departments, libraries and the book trade. The Company is looking for a Marketing Co-ordinator who will be based in the Western Cape. We require a high calibre person with initiative, energy and passion to market our school books in The Western Cape. The successful applicant will report to the National Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be required to:
•    Assist with formulating marketing plans
•    Visit and maintain regular contact with key education officials, libraries and other stakeholders
•    Market our range of products to schools and other education institutions
•    Visit trade customers
•    Identify opportunities for product training courses for teachers
•    Conduct selected product training courses for teachers
•    Grow market share
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have all or most of the following requirements:
•    A suitable tertiary, teaching and training qualification
•    Experience in marketing will be an advantage
•    A good understanding of the current educational environment
•    Very good interpersonal, language and communication skills
•    A self motivator with good leadership abilities
•    Excellent presentation and organisational skills
•    Competent computer skills
•    A valid driver’s licence
The company offers:
•    Negotiable salary     •   Company vehicle    •   Medical aid   •   Pension Fund
Apply to: Shuter & Shooter Publishers (Pty) Ltd. Human Resources Department, P.O.Box 61, Mkondeni, 3212, Fax no: 086 556 9690, e-mail: hr@shuter.co.za Applications must include a letter of motivation, a CV and 3 referees. Closing date: Tuesday, 26 May 2009. Should you not hear from us by Monday, 01 June 2009, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The Company is committed to the transformation of the organisation to reflect and serve, as closely as possible the demographic profile of our community.

Penguin Books in April announced a new literary award for writers from the African continent. The Penguin Prize for African Writing has two categories: a previously unpublished full-length work of adult fiction and one of non-fiction. The prize in each category will be R50 000 and a publishing contract with Penguin Books South Africa, with worldwide distribution via Penguin Group companies.

Penguin South Africa’s CEO Alison Lowry commented: “Although this prize does not exclude established authors, we believe that there are new writers from Africa for whom Penguin can provide a platform, and in so doing we hope to reflect and showcase the diversity of voices on our continent both at home and abroad.”

Books to be considered for the non-fiction award will be serious narratives that examine and explore African issues and experiences for both local and international audiences in an engaging, thought provoking and enlightening way. 

For the fiction prize the judges will be looking for novels of freshness and originality that represent the finest examples of contemporary fiction out of Africa.

www.penguinbooks.co.za

Nasou Via Afrika (NVA), a leading publisher of educational materials for Southern African schools, seeks to appoint a Marketing and Development Officer for its Western Cape office. For this position, the incumbent should be a competent, energetic and innovative person. 

1. KEY STRATEGIC CHALLENGES FOR THE POSITION

• Implementation of NVA strategy and programmes in the province.

• Build strong customer relationships in the province.

• Be able to service schools, retailers, FET colleges, districts, etc. as per the provincial manager arrangements.

• Be residing in the Western Cape and be able to work with the NVA marketing team within the province.

• Be able to assist in other provinces as need arises/ as the market demands.

• Be able to conduct product knowledge workshops across the various educational bands.

• Achieve and exceed sales and marketing targets as set by the  Provincial Manager.                           

2.   REQUIREMENTS

• Networks within the Department of Education, schools, booksellers.

• A track record in marketing.

• A sound understanding of the education market.

• Tenacity to work under pressure.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills.

• Sound initiative and self-management.

• A valid driver’s licence.

• A degree or diploma in marketing, or

• A degree or diploma in teaching.

• Proven experience in the publishing industry as marketer.

• Ability to travel extensively within and outside the province.

• Ability to speak isiXhosa will be an advantage.

The company offers a competitive remuneration package and an opportunity to work within a dynamic and creative team.

Given the employment equity policy of Nasou Via Afrika Publishers, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Application and a detailed CV should be directed to:  e-mail:  shaakira.barendse @nasou.com or fax no:  021 4063086

Enquiries: Shaakira Barendse: 021-406-3528.

Closing date: 22 May 2009

Applications are invited for the position of Commissioning Editor for the Schools list including a combination of titles in the Social Sciences subjects and Life Orientation. 

This key position involves commissioning and building a successful publishing list for the South African school market. 

The work includes planning, commissioning and managing an educational list consisting of market-facing curriculum-compliant titles, compiling profitable publishing plans, and financial management of the list.

It involves:

• market research and networking

• conceptualization of projects

• commissioning

• liaison with authors, and provincial and national education officials

• drawing up contracts

• managing a team of desk editors

• planning and controlling budgets

• liaison with the Sales and Marketing team

The successful applicant must have publishing experience, possess excellent technical and language skills, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Other essential requirements are intellectual ability, financial skills, organizational and administration skills, as well as the commitment and ability to produce books of the highest quality.

The position is based in Cape Town. The appointment will be made at Commissioning Editor level, commensurate with experience. We offer participation in pension and medical aid schemes, and 20 working days leave a year. 

Please apply by writing a short covering letter, and providing a CV stating qualifications and experience, to Rene Williams at rene.williams@oup.com .  The closing date for applications is 15 May 2009.

Oxford reserves the right not to fill the vacancy at this time.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Nasou Via Afrika (NVA), a leading publisher of educational materials for Southern African schools, seeks to appoint a Marketing and Development Officer for its Limpopo office. For this position, the incumbent should be a competent, energetic and innovative person.

1.    KEY STRATEGIC CHALLENGES FOR THE POSITION

●    Implementation of NVA strategy and programmes in the province.

●   Build strong customer relationships in the province.

●   Be able to service schools, retailers, FET colleges, districts, etc. as per the provincial manager arrangements.

●   Be residing at the Vhembe Municipality District area and be able to work with the NVA marketing team within the province.

●   Be able to assist in other provinces as need arises/ as the market demands.

●  Be able to conduct product knowledge workshops across the various educational bands.

●   Be able to promote a wide range of Agency titles within the company.

●  Achieve and exceed sales and marketing targets as set by the provincial manager.

2.   REQUIREMENTS

●    Networks within the Department of Education, schools, booksellers.

●    A track record in marketing.

●    A sound understanding of the education market.

●    Tenacity to work under pressure.

●    Excellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills.

●    Sound initiative and self-management.

●    A valid driver’s licence.

●    A degree or diploma in marketing, or

●    A degree or diploma in teaching.

●    Proven experience in the publishing industry as marketer.

●    Ability to travel extensively within and outside the province.

The company offers a competitive remuneration package and an opportunity to work within a dynamic and creative team.

Given the employment equity policy of Nasou Via Afrika Publishers, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Application and a detailed CV should be directed to:  e-mail:  gmonakhisi@nasou.com or fax no:  015 297 1315
Enquiries: Gloria Monakhisi: 082 413 4314

Closing date: 24 April 2009

Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Philip Walters, the CEO of Hodder Education, will be retiring from his full-time executive role in October this year.

Philip will assist Tim Hely Hutchinson, CEO of the Hachette UK group, in the recruitment of his successor and, until his successor is appointed, he will continue to lead the business.

Philip joined Hodder Education in 1976 as a graduate trainee.  He worked in a variety of roles including Editorial Director, Sales and Marketing Director and Managing Director of Hodder’s educational business in South Africa.  He was appointed Managing Director of Hodder and Stoughton Educational in 1997 and became Chief Executive of Hodder Education in 2007.

During his 12 years of leadership, Hodder Education has grown organically and through a number of highly successful acquisitions to become an outstanding publisher of educational books and materials in the UK and international markets: Hodder’s secondary school business has grown from a market ranking of 6th to 2nd, its college business consolidated its market- leading position and its consumer education business has developed enormously taking Teach Yourself from a respected imprint to an internationally recognised brand and acquiring and developing Michel Thomas language guides in the UK and international markets. Philip’s enthusiasm for all the different parts of the business, from International to HE, from Health Sciences to Chambers Harrap, has been infectious and inspiring.

Tim Hely Hutchinson said: “I have known Philip for many years and was delighted when we began working together 16 years ago.  His well-deserved promotion, first to Managing Director and then to Chief Executive, heralded a period of unprecedented ambition and success for Hodder Education.  For this, and for his knowledge and experience of educational publishing in the wider world, he has won the respect and admiration of his many friends and colleagues.

Philip Walters said: “I have been immensely proud of all that has been achieved during my 33 years at Hodder Education.  However the time has now come for the business to have new leadership, and for me to move onto other activities.  The most special factor about the business over all the years I’ve worked for it has been the people I’ve worked alongside.  I wish them all the very best for a happy and successful future.”

Position  : Sales and Marketing Manager (Pan Macmillan South Africa)

Reporting to : Managing Director

Location : Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

* Overall management of the sales team
* Setting up and monitoring of sales targets
* Developing the sales strategy of the company including special sales
* Management and overseeing of key account customers
* Responsible for approaching new customers
* Planning and managing the sales and marketing budgets
* Overseeing margins and pricing across all imprints
* Management of stock levels
* Providing sales input to the local publishing team
* Management of the marketing processes and overseeing marketing team

Requirements:

* Appropriate experience either in the publishing industry or in a sales environment
* An ability to multitask and manage a wide variety of simultaneous processes and deadlines to achieve budgets
* Good communication and presentation skills
* An eye for detail and strong organising skills
* An eye for opportunities
* Financial acumen and understanding of stock control
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Good computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
* Good English skills
* Relevant Tertiary Education

Please send your application together with a CV to Marina Coetzer coetzerm@macmillan.co.za

The deadline for applications is 9 April 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed. Please note that if you have not heard from us by 17 April 2009 you should regard your application as unsuccessful.

The company offers a competitive salary, as well as membership to the Medical Aid and a Pension Fund. Given our employment equity guidelines, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

At Ignite house we publish reference books on Education, Travel, Decoration, Food and Religion. We also create and publish books and publications like corporate profiles and annual reports on behalf of clients. We are looking for dynamic vibrant individuals to join our Publishing, Marketing and Sales team

EDITOR
Core Job Responsibility
Oversee individual projects through all stages from manuscript to publication.
Search and eliminate any and all typographical errors.

BOOK DESIGNER
Key responsibilities include
• Creating designs that are both original and functional
• Produce Material that is both accurate and technically excellent
• The ability to plan and complete projects within the budget and deadline
• Proven experience and portfolio in book/magazine design and page layout
• Recognised graphic design or diploma or degree

SALES EXECUTIVE
Key Job Responsibility
• Service an existing client base as well as develop new business
• Be Highly motivated and vibrant

We offer a competitive and market related remuneration package, commensurate with experience. To apply, please email your CV and letter of application to laurenpereira@polka.co.za, call 072 454 2093 Closing date for applications is 25th March 2009.

The South African Translators’ Institute (SATI) is pleased to call once again for nominations for its Prizes for Outstanding Translation and Dictionaries.
The prizes were initiated in 2000 and are being awarded for the fourth time. They aim to recognise meritorious work in the official languages of South Africa and to encourage the publication of
translations of original works in the indigenous languages of the country.
The prizes are awarded every three years on or around International Translation Day (popularly
known as St Jerome’s Day), which is celebrated on 30 September. The first award – which went to
Leon de Kock for his translation of Marlene van Niekerk’s Afrikaans novel Triomf into English –
was made at the Aardklop Arts Festival in Potchefstroom in 2000. Subsequent winners have been
Antjie Krog for her translations into Afrikaans of poetry from the various African languages in South
Africa in Met woorde soos met kerse and the editorial team at Pharos Dictionaries for the Pharos Afrikaans-Engels/English-Afrikaans Dictionary.
The format of the prizes is being changed this year. Previously, entries were nominated in five
categories, a winner was named in each category and an overall winner was selected from the
category winners. From this year, prizes will be awarded in different categories without there being
an overall winner. Thanks to generous sponsorship by the Via Afrika Group, each winner will
receive a certificate of merit and a cash prize of R10 000.
The Language Clause in the Constitution challenges everyone involved in language matters to
promote the use of all the languages of South Africa, and in particular to develop the previously
marginalised indigenous languages. SATI believes that language practitioners, in translating into
and from these languages, are pivotal “mechanisms” in fostering the process of indigenous
language development. As far back as 1993 SATI decided to implement strategies to facilitate the
use and development of the indigenous languages of South Africa.

The Institute is now calling for nominations for the prizes to be awarded in September 2009. The
rules for the prizes and nomination forms are available under “SATI Prizes” on the Institute’s
Website at www.translators.org.za or can be obtained after 24 March 2009 from the SATI Office Manager, Marion Boers, at office@translators.org.za or 011 803 2681.
The closing date for nominations for the 2009 SATI Prizes for Outstanding Translation and
Dictionaries is 30 April 2009.