Background:
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics
To provide research and administration support
Johannesburg
Contribute to research projects in accordance with skill set
Assisting with arranging and coordinating research activities
Doing submissions for journal articles and conference presentations
Locate and upload PDFs of journal articles using the Wits library access
Coordinate project procurement needs, including purchasing office consumables and office equipment within budgetary and procedural guidelines
Assist in preparing reports and presentations
Support knowledge management and maintenance of Team folders and project management tools
Coordinate and schedule relevant appointments, meetings and events, including reimbursements
Take minutes at relevant meetings, including capturing discussion and action points, format and disseminate within two working days
Undergraduate Degree in Health Science
Minimum of 2 years’ research experience
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Certification in Business Management and/or Project Management
Honours or master’s degree would be advantageous
Proven track record in organizing meetings and events
Experienced minute-taker and able to draft action-oriented summary reports from high-level meetings Experience working in research, donor funded organisations or NGO's
High levels of initiative and independent decision-making
Data science experience would be advantageous
Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV Plus a Cover letter (One pager)
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Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
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Desired Skills:
Degree in Health Science
Research experience
Administrative support
Research Assistant
Johannesburg
Healthcare
Immediately