Johannesburg: Market Research Project Administrator posted by iqbusiness South Africa

Are you a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a passion for project coordination and operational excellence? Join our dynamic Sample Operations Team as a Project Administrator , where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth execution of sample-related activities, fieldwork coordination, and social media campaign support. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with diverse teams, and is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Fieldwork Coordination Schedule and confirm fieldworkers, venues, and equipment. Prepare fieldwork materials such as questionnaires, discussion guides, consent forms, and briefing packs. Monitor fieldwork progress and escalate delays to the Fieldwork Manager. Conduct pilot interviews and assist with quality checks. Support the recruitment and onboarding of fieldwork suppliers. Project Administration & Documentation Maintain centralised repositories for project documents. Ensure supplier contracts and annexures are signed and stored correctly. Verify supplier invoices and assist with budget tracking. Keep Trello boards and MS Teams channels updated. Ensure compliance with POPIA and internal quality standards. Social Media Campaign Support Assist in planning and implementing META (Facebook/Instagram) campaigns. Source quotations from panel suppliers and assist with campaign setup. Track campaign metrics such as cost per complete and completion rates. Monitor and apply campaign changes on alternate weekends or during leave cover. Download and save campaign-related invoices. Update monthly campaign tracking documents. Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with suppliers, recruiters, and internal teams to coordinate logistics. Compile and share project status reports. Resolve queries promptly to avoid project delays. Support training sessions and onboarding processes. Project & Process Management Track task completion and project timelines using Trello. Identify risks and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues. Apply checklists and guidelines to maintain quality. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. REQUIREMENTS: Matric (Grade 12) completed. Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (completed or currently studying). Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role. Strong coordination and project management skills. Proficient in MS Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with project management and data capture tools is advantageous. COMPETENCIES: Attention to detail and strong time management. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Independent decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Adaptable, process-oriented, and service delivery focused. Ability to manage conflict and multitask effectively. Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals