Product Dictionary Executive

Numerator / Market Track, LLC; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recharge Days

Maximum flexibility policy

Wellness resources

Development opportunities

Job summary

Numerator, a global data and tech company, is seeking a Product Dictionary Executive in Cape Town to ensure accurate product coding and data integrity. The role involves validating product data, updating master records, and delivering timely data in support of high‑quality market insights.

The position requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Hybrid work model and equal opportunity commitments are highlighted in the role description.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry, validation, analysis or quality control.
• Strong data quality understanding and datasets reliability.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Validate and review product information collected via scanning application.
• Follow coding validation processes, standards and quality guidelines.
• Produce and share daily and weekly data quality reports.
• Research product information from various sources, including online resources and internal stakeholders.
• Review product images to identify brands, SKUs, pack sizes and attributes.
• Maintain records for new brands, products and SKUs in the database.

Skills

Data entry

Validation

Analysis

Quality control

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Product Dictionary Executive

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Req#: 611829

We’re reinventing the market research industry. Let’s reinvent it together.

At Numerator, we believe tomorrow’s success starts with today’s market intelligence. We empower the world’s leading brands and retailers with unmatched insights into consumer behavior and the influencers that drive it.

Work Model: Hybrid

At Worldpanel by Numerator, we believe tomorrow’s success starts with today’s market intelligence. We empower the world’s leading brands and retailers with unmatched insights into consumer behaviour and the influencers that drive it.

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the North American market research space, has combined with Worldpanel, to create a new global consumer data company. This new company forms a powerhouse of technology‑enabled consumer insights from nearly five billion consumers worldwide, driving innovation and strategic solutions for thousands of customers.

Role Mission

The Product Dictionary Executive is responsible for ensuring that products are coded accurately, consistently, and in accordance with established coding standards and business requirements. The role is responsible for delivering complete, timely, and high-quality coding that supports data integrity and enables the delivery of quality products and insights to clients.

Reasonable Adjustments

Worldpanel by Numerator is committed to offering equal opportunities to all individuals, including during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, please advise us in advance of your interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and review product information collected through the scanning application, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Follow established coding validation processes, standards, and quality guidelines.
• Produce and share daily and weekly performance and data quality reports within agreed timelines.
• Research and collect product information from a variety of sources, including online resources, field visits, and internal stakeholders.
• Review product images to accurately identify brands, SKUs, pack sizes, and other relevant product attributes.
• Maintain and update records for new brands, products, and SKUs, ensuring all information is accurately captured in the database.
• Gather, verify, and update product, brand, and SKU information using multiple data sources.
• Conduct store visits, when required, to collect and validate product information.
• Perform ongoing validation and maintenance of the Product Dictionary (Masterfile) to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with team members to support product classification, data enrichment, and other operational activities.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of data in line with agreed service levels and business requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing data quality, operational efficiency, and coding processes.

Key Capabilities

At least 1 year of experience working with data, including data entry, validation, analysis, or quality control activities.

Good understanding of data quality principles and the importance of maintaining accurate and reliable datasets.

Experience with data cleansing, validation, and identifying data inconsistencies.

Strong computer literacy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with other Microsoft Office applications.

Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact clearly and professionally with a variety of stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities independently.

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Adaptable and open to change, with the ability to embrace and support continuous process improvements.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess information and make informed decisions.

Join us in this groundbreaking venture and be part of a team that shapes the future of market research.

There is strength in numbers - We are the Numerati

Numerator is 5,800 employees strong. We have the confidence to be real and embrace what makes each Numerati unique. Our diverse experiences, ideas and backgrounds fuel our innovation.

Being part of the Numerati means that we’ll take care of you! From our Recharge Days, maximum flexibility policy, wellness resources for employees and their families, development opportunities and much more — we’re always finding ways to better support, celebrate and accelerate our team.

• Recharge Days
• Maximum flexibility policy
• Wellness resources for employees and their families
• Development opportunities