Project Manager

Kantar Group Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data, insights, and consulting company is seeking a highly organised and proactive Panel/Project Manager for their Durban location. This pivotal role involves coordinating panel projects, conducting data analysis, and supporting project execution within cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess over two years of experience in project management and display strong analytical and communication skills. Join a global leader in market research to shape the future of consumer insights.

Qualifications

• +2 years of experience in project or panel management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet project timelines.
• Download and analyse daily/weekly/monthly reports to assess quota achievement.
• Create, manage, and track samples required for project execution.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

Problem-solving

Job description

locations Durban, Cranbrook Crescent, La Lucia Ridge Cape Town, Jetty Street Johannesburg, Bryanston

time type Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id R096417

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what’s possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.

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.

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

Role's Mission

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Panel/Project Manager to join our team as a dedicated resource on the Skale 50 initiative. This role is pivotal in supporting the end-to-end execution of panel projects, ensuring seamless coordination, timely delivery, and data-driven decision-making.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage daily project activities, monitor performance metrics, deploy surveys, and train internal teams on fieldwork expectations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning data into actionable insights, we’d love to hear from you!

Contract Type: Fixed-term (18 months)

Reasonable Adjustments

Kantar 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

Project Coordination & Support

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring panel projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet project timelines.
• Maintain and update documentation, trackers, and status reports

Data & Reporting

• Download and analyse daily/weekly/monthly reports to assess quota achievement.
• Compile completion report for payment of rewards
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for project reviews.

Sample Management

• Create, manage, and track samples required for project execution.
• Deployment of surveys to sample panellists.
• Drive engagement activities by PMEs to ensure sample achievement
• Ensure sample specifications align with project and client expectations.
• Act as a key point of contact for project-related queries.
• Participate in regular project meetings and provide progress updates.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve project efficiency.
• Support the development of SOPs for recurring tasks.

Training & Deployment

• Train internal teams on fieldwork expectations and protocols.

Key Capabilities

Your background will ideally look like this…

• +2 years of experience in project or panel management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative team player.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

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Country

South Africa

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what’s possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.

Job Details

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.

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

Role's Mission

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Panel/Project Manager to join our team as a dedicated resource on the Skale 50 initiative. This role is pivotal in supporting the end-to-end execution of panel projects, ensuring seamless coordination, timely delivery, and data-driven decision-making.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage daily project activities, monitor performance metrics, deploy surveys, and train internal teams on fieldwork expectations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning data into actionable insights, we’d love to hear from you!

Contract Type: Fixed-term (18 months)

Reasonable Adjustments

Kantar 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

Project Coordination & Support

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring panel projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet project timelines.
• Maintain and update documentation, trackers, and status reports

Data & Reporting

• Download and analyse daily/weekly/monthly reports to assess quota achievement.
• Compile completion report for payment of rewards
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for project reviews.

Sample Management

• Create, manage, and track samples required for project execution.
• Deployment of surveys to sample panellists.
• Drive engagement activities by PMEs to ensure sample achievement
• Ensure sample specifications align with project and client expectations.

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as a key point of contact for project-related queries.
• Facilitate effective communication across departments.
• Participate in regular project meetings and provide progress updates.

Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve project efficiency.
• Support the development of SOPs for recurring tasks.

Training & Deployment

• Train internal teams on fieldwork expectations and protocols.
• Compile panellist engagement documentation.

Key Capabilities

Your background will ideally look like this…

• +2 years of experience in project or panel management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible, and collaborative team player.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

#LI-EF1

#LI-Hybrid

Country

South Africa

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

About Us

KANTAR

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 25000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

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