The Wits Health Consortium invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Administrator to provide administrative support to the team working on the BRAVE Project. The position is permanent and based at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties, including preparing and circulating meeting agendas and minutes, managing records and files, updating progress charts, coordinating travel arrangements, assisting with meeting planning, and providing general office support while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.

Position: Administrator
Reference Number: AWA001
Location: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown
Closing Date: 02 January 2026

Applicants must have a minimum of Grade 12/Matric and at least one year of experience in an administrative environment. Strong organisational, communication, multitasking, and time management skills are essential, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act. Interested applicants should submit a detailed CV and a one-page cover letter quoting the vacancy reference number AWA001 to Vacancies36@witshealth.co.za by 02 January 2026.

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 suitably qualified applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare and circulate meeting agendas and minutes
• Store meeting recordings and other relevant site files
• Update progress (Gantt) charts
• Organise travel for team members, including obtaining quotes for flights, accommodation, transfers, per diem, and completing travel forms
• Assist with planning and hosting regular virtual and in-person meetings
• General office management, including ordering and filing
• Relay and route written and verbal messages
• Maintain and assist staff with printers and photocopiers
• Attend meetings after regular working hours and travel when required
• Act in a professional and friendly manner when dealing with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate high levels 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 of 1 year experience in an administrative environment
• Ability to follow through to ensure quality and productivity standards are consistently met
• Take ownership of personal career development through ongoing training and development

Desirable Additional Education, Experience and Personal Abilities

• High level of attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Tactful, helpful and professional approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and cope in stressful situations
• Self-motivated, proactive and ethical
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent multitasking and time management skills

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their application via email to Vacancies36@witshealth.co.za. Applications must include a cover letter (maximum of one page) that clearly states the vacancy being applied for, as well as a detailed CV outlining relevant qualifications and experience.

The subject line of the email must clearly indicate the vacancy reference number (AWA001) or the job title to ensure correct processing of the application. Only complete applications received by the closing date will be considered.

The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.