Research Assistant (12 Months Fixed Term Contract Wits Health Consortium)

Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

  • Help with organizational research functions and objectives; provide overall research and administration support
Location:
  • Bara Cardiology, Chris Hani Baragwanath New Nurses Home, Soweto
Key performance areas:
  • Assists with preparation and editing of research documents: examples include reports, articles, presentations, source documents
  • Data collection
  • Data Capturing
  • Facilitates and participates in project meetings
  • Prepares materials for submission to agencies and foundations that fund research and maintains regulatory records
  • Manages and replies to project-related correspondence
  • Scheduling of study activities
  • Performs routine clerical duties
  • Assists with study related tasks as needed
Required minimum education and training:
  • BSc
  • Completed MSc or studying towards an MSc will be highly recommendable
Required minimum work experience:
  • 1 year experience in Scientific Research
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • The ability to work in a complex and demanding environment
  • PDP would be advantageous
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practices
TO APPLY:
  • Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
  • Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
  • This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
  • However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
  • 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 to be unsuccessful
  • Closing date: 28 January 2026
  • Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
Please note:
  • WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
  • AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1644689
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned