Wits Health Consortium: Administrator

Company: Wits Health Consortium 

Location: South Africa 

Closing Date: 09 December 2025

Main purpose of the job: 

To perform all administration duties and ensuring the smooth running of the Project.

Reference number: ADJPTBH001

Key performance areas

  • Filing and Photo copying study documents
  • Receiving of visitors/clients and referring them accordingly
  • Answering and transferring calls to the respective departments
  • Capturing study data as required
  • Data Quality check
  • Responsible for delivery of files, documents, correspondence for study staff
  • Organise staff meetings, Take and distribute minutes
  • Manage petty cash re-imbursements
  • Manage participant travel cost re-imbursements
  • Book participant’s follow – up visits
  • Stock ordering and maintenance of stock inventory
  • General Office administration

Required minimum education and training

  • Matric Certificate
  • Certificate/Diploma in administration, office management, or healthcare admin is an advantage.
  • Electronic data and Microsoft systems (e.g. Ms Excel and Ms Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Fluent in English and IsiZulu

Required minimum work experience 

  • 1–2 years’ experience in a similar administrative role or receptionist role. 
  • Prior experience in a healthcare or clinic setting is preferred. 

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Ability to communicate in at least one local language
  • Friendly and positive attitude
  • Sense of urgency
  • Time conscious
  • Ability to work with low supervision
  • Attention to detail.
  • Basic medical terminology would be helpful
  • Good communication skills- for working with clinical staff, patients, and research coordinators.

Physical and/or special skills

  • Valid Certificate preferred:
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Human Subject Protection
  • TRREE (Training and resources in Research Ethics Evaluation)
  • ALCOA + principles

How to Apply 

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

Leave a Comment