Intellectual Property Controller

Key Responsibilities

As an Intellectual Property Controller, you will support our publishing teams by managing key compliance processes, researching third‑party rights, and helping safeguard the integrity of our content. You’ll work across plagiarism checks, permissions clearance, risk assessment, and record‑keeping, contributing to high‑quality educational materials used across Southern Africa.

Key responsibilities include: 

IP Rights Management: Conduct plagiarism checks, manage third‑party content workflows, complete risk assessments, and communicate recommendations.
Permissions Project Management: Assess materials for rights requirements, set up and maintain project folders, and engage with copyright holders for clearance. 
Collaboration & Communication: Support publishers with copyright guidance and negotiate effectively with external rights holders. 
Administrative Support: Track and archive IP documentation, oversee invoicing, and help improve internal processes.
Reporting & Records: Maintain contract records, generate permissions reports, and analyse trends to support strategic decisions.

Requirements:

Qualification

Undergraduate degree in arts or social sciences subjects (e.g. English, history, linguistics and philosophy), Publishing, or a related field 
Project management training or qualification advantageous 

Experience

At least 1 year working experience, ideally in publishing, editorial/permissions, library studies, or research/administrative roles 
Project management experience with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects 
Strong technical skills, particularly MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
Detail-oriented, organised, and able to meet deadlines 
Analytical and problem-solving skills 
Self-motivated, proactive, and strategic thinking 
Able to work effectively in a hybrid environment

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