DStv-i Junior Research Analyst

MultiChoice Centre of Information & Insights seeks to appoint a dynamic and self-motivated EE candidate, to assume responsibility as a Senior Research Analyst – in the DStv-i Department to take on reporting and data insightsresponsibility for DStv-i South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania and other African territories as the project expands. The incumbent will report to the DStv-i Data Manager, and be based at our offices in Randburg.

CONTEXT

External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

• Lucrative business environment
• Fast paced Dynamic organisation
• CII policies and procedures 

CUSTOMERS

External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programmes and information must be provided

Internal Customers

• MultiChoice
• M-Net
• SuperSport
• DStv Media SalesExternal Customers

   

• International Channel Partners
• Advertising Industry (Agencies and Clients)OUTPUTS

   

• Tracking of DStv-i viewing trends, linked to local and international events and channel and bouquet changes
• Providing analysis and data insights
• Reports and presentations to internal and external clients
• To work on any ad hoc research analyses as required
• Validation of DStv-i data
• Responding to queries and data analysis briefs as and when required COMPETENCIES
  Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
• Skills in data interpretation
• Knowledge of various research methodologies
• A sound understanding of the landscape of African markets, television and media industries
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Understanding of viewership calculationsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

   

• Meticulous and strong attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Achievement & results driven
• Initiative
• Proactive
• Self-motivated
• Team Player
• Deadline oriented
• Service-oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• IntegrityKNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
  
• Degree or Diploma in relevant field (Social sciences, Human sciences, Market Research, Communication, Statistics etc.)
• Quantitative & Qualitative Research knowledge
• Knowledge of the Media and Advertising industry
• Preferably competent in 3^rd Party Software systems; Telmar, Arianna, InfoSys, Choices
• 2-3 years work experience in Research, Media or Advertising Agency, Marketing or Analytics.