Data Production and Quality - TV Audience Measurement

NielsenIQ; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company in South Africa seeks a Data Production & Quality Specialist. This full-time role involves executing data processing workflows and ensuring high data quality for the TV audience measurement currency. Candidates should have 3–5 years in data operations, proficiency in SQL and Python, and a collaborative spirit. Ideal applicants will be detail-oriented, with a passion for problem-solving and experience in audience measurement. The position offers a flexible working environment and volunteer time off.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in data operations or quality assurance.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data validation and troubleshooting.
• Experience in audience measurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily ETL workflows for various data sources.
• Perform multi-layer QA checks and anomaly detection.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Technical acumen

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

3–5 years in data operations or quality assurance

Experience in audience measurement or media analytics

Proficiency in SQL and Python

Tools

ETL tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Data Production & Quality - TV Audience Measurement

• Full-time
• Career Site Team: Operations

The Data Production & Quality Specialist is responsible for executing data processing workflows and ensuring the highest standards of data quality for South Africa’s official TV audience measurement currency. This role focuses on ETL processes, anomaly detection, validation, and compliance with BRC standards and POPIA regulations, supporting timely and accurate delivery of audience data.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Processing: Execute daily ETL workflows for panel, RPD, ACR, and streaming data sources; ensure T+1/T+28 delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Perform multi-layer QA checks, including schema validation, trend analysis, and anomaly detection.
• Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve data discrepancies; elevate complex issues to Lead Data Production.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to POPIA and internal GfK guidelines; maintain accurate documentation for audits.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Operations and Methodology teams to implement process improvements and support methodological changes.

Qualifications & Experience

3–5 years in data operations or quality assurance; experience in audience measurement or media analytics preferred. Proficiency in SQL and Python for data validation and troubleshooting. Familiarity with South African TV ecosystem, client governance, and POPIA compliance. Experience with cloud platforms and ETL tools is a plus.

Attention to detail; problem‑solving; technical acumen; collaboration; adaptability.

Success Metrics

On‑time data delivery (T+1/T+28); QA pass rates; reduction in post‑release corrections; compliance with BRC and POPIA standards.

What We Offer

Opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s official TV audience measurement currency; training and exposure to advanced data technologies and industry best practices.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

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™. 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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