Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd: Administrator

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Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd
A wholly owned subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand

Job Title: Administrator

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
  • 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 stakeholders
  • Show a high level of customer centricity at all times
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
  • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
  • Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required Minimum Education and Training

  • Grade 12 / Matric

Required Minimum Work Experience and Abilities

  • Minimum 1-year experience in an administrative environment

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities

  • High level of attention to detail
  • Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Good interpersonal skills: tactful, helpful and professional
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to cope and work under stressful situations
  • Self-motivated and proactive with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Time management skills

Application Instructions

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please email your application to:
📧 Vacancies36@witshealth.co.za

Email subject line: Must contain the vacancy reference number or job title of the position you are applying for.

Include the following documentation:

  • A cover letter (maximum one page) clearly stating 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.

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