Data Quality Manager

• Posted 15 Apr 2025 by Top Vitae Recruitment

You will work closely with the Head of Research Management and will be expected to be an industry expert with a diverse range of experience in managing, but more importantly developing a best-in-class QA department.

• Build & Lead the QA Function: Develop, implement, and enforce data quality standards and procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data used in market research projects.
• Team Setup & Management: Recruit, train, and manage a team of QA Controllers to support Research Operations.
• Data Auditing: Conduct regular audits of databases and data sources to assess data quality and promptly address any identified issues.
• Data Profiling and Monitoring: Proactively identify trends and patterns that may affect data integrity and take appropriate actions to address them.
• Issue Resolution: Work closely with research, operations, and client service teams to embed a quality-first culture.
• Data Security and Compliance: Ensure data security and compliance with relevant data protection regulations and policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends, recommending and implementing improvements to existing processes.
• Time Management: Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly tasks and deadlines to maximise efficiency.

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Research).
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Assurance role, preferably in market research or data driven industries.
• Proven track record of setting up and managing a QA function, including hiring and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies, data validation techniques, and quality frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages commonly used in data quality management (e.g., SQL, SAS, Python, R).
• Familiarity with data visualisation and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI) for communicating data quality metrics.

• A strong leader with the ability to manage a diverse team.
• A can-do attitude.
• Eagerness to grow and learn with the company as part of a high-performing team.
• Strong numeracy skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive problem solver and quick thinker.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently.

• Data
• Management
• Market Research
• Python
• Quality Assurance
• SAS
• SQL

Our client in the market research industry is looking for a Data Quality Manager to join their team in Port Elizabeth.

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