Job Description

Closing Date 2026/02/22
Reference Number CAP260212-1
Job Title Research Assistant
Site DDMRI
Job Type Classification 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location - Town / City Durban
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa

CAPRISA is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, TB and Covid at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu-Natal. CAPRISA's goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and Covid-19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.
The successful incumbent will be based at the CAPRISA Headquarters in Durban.
Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in Science, Medicine, Microbiology, Public Health or associated allied health professions.
• Experience with manuscript preparation and science writing.
• At least 1 science publication in a peer reviewed journal.
• Knowledge of research ethics and regulatory processes.
• Experience in supporting clinical trials.
• Computer literate and advanced skills with MS Office and MS Project.

Added advantages

• Previous experience with regulatory submissions (SAHPRA and Ethics).

Personal Qualities and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining study Standard Operating Procedures
• Manuscript preparation, medical writing, science presentations, and dissemination of research outputs.
• Work in conjunction with trial study coordinators to obtain necessary documents for regulatory and ethics submissions.
• Coordinate the collection and update of regulatory (SAHPRA/ETHICS/NHRD) documents (initial submissions, amendments, recertification, reports, ad-hoc correspondence, trial registry registration and updates) for an estimated 5 trials per annum.
• Report writing in accordance with funder, sponsor and regulatory body requirements.
• Provide research and administrative support as required.

Skills Required