The Wits Health Consortium invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Administrator to provide administrative assistance to the team working on the BRAVE Project. The position is based at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown. This opportunity is offered on a permanent basis and requires a dedicated, organised, and professional individual with strong administrative capabilities.

Applicants must have a minimum of Grade 12/Matric and at least one year of experience in an administrative environment. The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and a one-page cover letter to Vacancies36@witshealth.co.za, clearly stating the vacancy reference number AWA001 or job title.

Job title: Administrator

VACANCY Type: ☒ Permanent ☐ Fixed Term ☐ Temporary

Main purpose of the job:
To provide administrative assistance to the team working on the BRAVE project

Location:
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown

Closing date: 02 January 2026

Submit detailed CV to: Vacancies36@witshealth.co.za

Advert reference number: AWA001

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Key performance areas

• Preparing and circulating meeting agendas and minutes
• Storing meeting recordings and other relevant site files
• Updating progress (Gantt) charts
• Organising travel for team members: obtaining quotes/options for flights, accommodation, transfers, per diem and travel form completion etc
• Assisting with regular virtual and in-person meeting planning and hosting
• General office management, ordering, filing
• Relay and route written and verbal messages
• Maintain and assist staff with printers and photocopiers
• Will be required to attend meetings after regular working hours and may be required to travel
• Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with all stakeholders
• Show a high level of customer centricity at all times
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12/Matric

Required minimum work experience and abilities

• Minimum 1-year experience in an administrative environment
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
High level of attention to detail. Exceptional organizational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Good interpersonal skills. Tactful, helpful and professional. Able to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. Able to cope and work under stressful situations. Self-motivated and pro-active with a high regard for work ethic, values, and integrity. Excellent communication skills. Customer service. Multi-tasking skills. Time management skills.

How to Apply

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to Vacancies36@witshealth.co.za. The subject heading of the email must contain the vacancy reference number or job title of position applying for. Please include the following documentation:

• A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
• A detailed CV

The 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 unsuccessful.