Senior Coordinator Panel Management

NielsenIQ; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company is seeking a Senior Coordinator – Panel Management in Johannesburg. The role supports day-to-day operations of the TV audience measurement panel, focusing on recruitment, maintenance, and compliance with regulations. Candidates with 3-5 years in panel operations and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. The position offers opportunities for growth and involvement in industry-leading practices, fostering a data-driven decision-making environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in panel operations or audience measurement.
• Knowledge of South African demographics and TV ecosystem.
• Familiarity with metering technologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate panel recruitment campaigns and ensure compliance.
• Monitor panel health KPIs and execute retention programs.
• Conduct quality control checks and support audits.

Skills

Panel operations

Field coordination

Audience measurement

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Senior Coordinator – Panel Management supports the Head of Panel Management in executing day-to-day operations for South Africa’s official TV audience measurement panel. This role focuses on panel recruitment, installation, maintenance, retention, and quality control, ensuring compliance with internal standards, POPIA regulations, and operational SLAs. The position is critical for maintaining panel health and representativeness, which underpins the reliability of the TV audience currency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Panel Recruitment & Installation: Coordinate panel recruitment campaigns and ensure demographic targets are met; schedule and oversee installation of metering equipment; ensure POPIA compliance.
2. Panel Maintenance & Retention: Monitor panel health KPIs; execute retention programs and incentive schemes; maintain accurate records of household status.
3. Quality Control & Compliance: Conduct QC checks on installed meters and household compliance; support audits and ensure adherence to internal GfK guidelines; document operational activities.
4. Vendor & Fieldwork Coordination: Liaise with fieldwork agencies and installation teams to ensure SLA compliance; track performance and elevate issues.
5. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare panel health reports and operational dashboards; maintain accurate documentation for governance and audit purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

3–5 years in panel operations, field coordination, or audience measurement. Knowledge of South African demographics, client governance, and TV ecosystem. Familiarity with metering technologies and panel methodologies. Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Success Metrics

Recruitment and installation targets achieved; panel churn rate reduction; QC pass rates and compliance with internal standards; SLA adherence for vendor performance.

What We Offer

Opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s official TV audience measurement panel; exposure to industry-leading measurement technologies and practices.

Additional Information

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

• 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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