Current Jobs at NielsenIQ

Job Description

• We are looking for a motivated professional to join our team and take ownership of Retailer, eCommerce, and Vendor onboarding, engagement, and data compliance. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, analysts, and project managers to strengthen relationships, improve data quality, and ensure service levels are met. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of countries and retailers, driving measurable improvements in how we receive and use data.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of data, operations, and supplier engagement, and who wants to make a direct impact on business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring data receipt aligns with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Partner with data analysts to review KPIs and lead conversations with suppliers to drive improvements.
• Analyze data quality metrics and collaborate with suppliers to enhance accuracy and consistency.
• Identify new opportunities to improve retailer data quality and work with the operations strategy team to bring these opportunities to life.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, acting as their main point of contact.
• Support onboarding activities, including data quality testing, format alignment, and timeliness expectations.
• Coordinate with local operations teams and project managers to finalize onboarding plans for new suppliers.
• Handle escalations and queries from retailers, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Contribute to system improvements, including SAP, transactional data handling, FTP/MFT setup, and retailer system changes.
• Note: This position requires occasional travel to meet with suppliers and support onboarding activities.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to interpret and apply data in a business context.
• Experience in business process modeling and data modeling concepts.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Tech‑savvy, with exposure to different data and file formats.
• Ability to understand and interpret diverse data structures and mapping.
• General knowledge of ETL processes and systems.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication skills.
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Job Description

• The Data Base & 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; escalate 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.

Key Competencies

• 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.

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Job Description

• 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; escalate 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.

Key Competencies

• 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.

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Job Description

• The Lead Data Production is responsible for managing and optimizing data processing workflows for South Africa’s official TV audience measurement currency. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant data delivery through robust ETL processes, quality assurance, and automation initiatives. The position collaborates closely with Operations, Methodology, and Technology teams to maintain data integrity and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Workflow Management: Oversee daily data processing pipelines for panel, RPD, and streaming data sources; ensure T+1; T+28 delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Implement multi-layer QA checks, anomaly detection, and validation against BRC standards.
• Automation & Optimization: Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce latency.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to POPIA and BRC guidelines; maintain documentation for audits and accreditation.
• Collaboration: Work with Methodology teams to operationalize changes; support Operations in incident resolution and root cause analysis.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with data suppliers and technology partners to ensure SLA compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years in data operations or ETL pipeline management; experience in audience measurement or media analytics preferred. Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, and data orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory). Familiarity with South African TV ecosystem, client governance, and POPIA compliance. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and big data technologies.

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise in data processing; problem-solving; attention to detail; collaboration; leadership.
• Success Metrics
• On-time data delivery (T+1, T+28); QA pass rates; automation coverage; SLA adherence; compliance with internal GfK and POPIA standards.