{"id":15596,"date":"2013-11-06T11:31:48","date_gmt":"2013-11-06T09:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=15596"},"modified":"2013-11-06T10:40:59","modified_gmt":"2013-11-06T08:40:59","slug":"kantar-graduate-programme-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/kantar-graduate-programme-2014.html","title":{"rendered":"Kantar Graduate Programme 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What can you expect from \u201cUs\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The KGP program is designed to offer 6 top local graduates an exciting career in market research with 2 of Kantar\u2019s South Africa based businesses. The Kantar Graduate Program provides exciting opportunities that includes the option to rotate between three cities in South Africa i.e. Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive a world class Research Experience and Exposure as a Trainee in TNS, Added Value and Millward Brown. This 21 month program will provide you with one of the best working experiences and a taste of what Kantar companies are about via rotation and exposure to three sister companies. You could gain expertise and understanding of branding, product development, communication and marketing strategies; you will extend yourself beyond market research to \u201csee the client\u2019s side\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do we expect from \u201cYou\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We expect you to be\u00a0<strong>Passionate<\/strong>\u00a0about the learning\u2019s you will take from this great opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>We expect you to be\u00a0<strong>Impactful<\/strong>\u00a0to take up the challenges and contribute the best way you can.<\/p>\n<p>We expect you to be\u00a0<strong>Supportive<\/strong>\u00a0to your team and the way you approach your work.<\/p>\n<p>We expect you to be\u00a0<strong>Creative<\/strong>and be bold to explore ideas and new ways of doing things.<\/p>\n<p>We expect you to be\u00a0<strong>Trustworthy<\/strong>so you and your team can foster great working relationship and work ethics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main purpose of the job<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with your line manager to set up and run research projects<\/li>\n<li>Build a strong day-to-day working relationship with the operational departments to ensure the smooth running of projects through the department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Checking research materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn and apply market research skills<\/li>\n<li>Learn about your clients\u2019 markets (set up and maintain knowledge files)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To ensure that Millward Brown, Added Value and TNS offer client service and levels of research expertise that is second to none.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting up of projects under supervision<\/li>\n<li>Interdepartmental project management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Questionnaire design &amp; management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparing fieldwork materials under supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Specking and checking of code frames<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Data\/chart\/coding specking and checking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial analysis of data and report preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Checking and proofreading presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel to client meetings as and when required (very occasionally may require overnight trips)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Internal presentations<\/li>\n<li>General project administration and client files<\/li>\n<li>Contact reports for client meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications\/Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>3 Year Degree, Preferably In Research, Marketing, Stats, Business Science, Economics Or The AAA School Of Advertising.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Previous Experience Of:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No previous research experience is required but a passion for brands and advertising is a must, a curiosity to understand consumer thinking and opinion and a desire to advise clients how to improve their brand\u2019s performance in the market place.<\/li>\n<li>Previous in-house media planning knowledge \/ experience an advantage.<\/li>\n<li>A natural aptitude for Quant \/ Qual \/ Brand development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Competencies required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PC literacy in Word, Excel &amp; PowerPoint<\/li>\n<li>Excellent English writing and verbal skills<\/li>\n<li>Numerical competency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Personal\/Behavioural Competencies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Project management\n<ul>\n<li>Set priorities and manage tasks<\/li>\n<li>Manage multiple projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Client orientation\n<ul>\n<li>Understand and manage client expectations<\/li>\n<li>Present a \u201ccan do\u201d attitude<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Interpersonal skills\n<ul>\n<li>Build rapport with and show consideration for all work colleagues<\/li>\n<li>Courteous, respectful and professional in all communication<\/li>\n<li>Integrity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Organisation skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Follow procedure and work instruction<\/li>\n<li>Time management\/prioritise work<\/li>\n<li>Team work<\/li>\n<li>Deliver accurate work results<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work and cope under pressure<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Self development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Take initiative<\/li>\n<li>Proactive self starter<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to quality<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Analytical skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Integrity and high ethical standards<\/li>\n<li>Communication skills\n<ul>\n<li>Clear and accurate communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How To Apply<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ch.tbe.taleo.net\/CH02\/ats\/careers\/requisition.jsp?org=MILLWARDBROWNUK&amp;cws=11&amp;rid=2114\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Online<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0JHB<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What can you expect from \u201cUs\u201d? 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