Research Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term) at Wits Health Consortium

Key performance areas

• Procurement Administration
• Sourcing service providers and quotations
• Loading of purchase orders
• Supplier payments Administration
• Site maintenance support
• Fleet management support
• Finance Administration
• Document and track project plans and milestones
• Attendance of meetings as and when required
• Support different sections within the centre i.e. labelling, data entry, supplies, filing and storage etc.
• Report writing when required
• Planning and prioritising the study needs and requirements.
• Minute taking during study meetings.
• Identify processes for improvement on unit infrastructure
• Assist with participant reimbursement when required
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks & activities and demonstrates effective self-management.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met and provides appropriate means of resolution
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Respond to queries timeously
• Willing to help others and go the extra mile to meet team targets and objectives
• Perform any ad-hoc tasks required by the supervisor

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12

Required minimum work experience

• 2 years’ experience in research administration environment
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Qualification in Business Administration
• Computer literate.Able to work under pressure.
• Flexibility.
• Independent worker.
• Time management.
• Deadline driven.
• Assertive.

Closing date: 09 July 2026