Job Description

The Junior Coordinator - Panel Management provides operational support for the management of South Africa's official TV audience measurement panel. This entry-level role assists with panel recruitment, installation scheduling, household engagement, and quality control, ensuring compliance with BRC standards, POPIA regulations, and internal processes. The position is key to maintaining panel health and data integrity, which underpin the reliability of the TV audience currency.

Key Responsibilities

1) Recruitment Support: Assist in panel recruitment activities; ensure accurate collection of demographic data.



2) Installation Coordination: Schedule and confirm installation appointments; support field teams with documentation.



3) Household Engagement & Retention: Maintain communication with panel households; assist in implementing incentive programs.



4) Quality Control Assistance: Perform basic QC checks on household data and equipment; report anomalies.



5) Documentation & Reporting: Update internal systems with recruitment and installation records; prepare simple reports.

Qualifications & Experience

1-2 years in administrative support, field coordination, or customer service (media industry experience is a plus). Basic understanding of South African demographics and POPIA. Strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn panel management tools.

Key Competencies

Attention to detail; communication skills; team player; adaptability.


Success Metrics


Timely scheduling and completion of installations; accuracy of household data; positive feedback from panel households; compliance with BRC and POPIA standards.


What We Offer


Opportunity to start a career in audience measurement and media research; training and development in panel operations and industry standards.

Additional Information

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Our Benefits

Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights--delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms--NIQ delivers the Full View(TM). NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.


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