Grant Administrator (Wits Health Consortium)

Ajpersonnel; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a candidate to perform accounting and administrative duties at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto. Responsibilities include managing petty cash, adhering to financial policies, and assisting the Grant Management Team. Applicants should have a Grade 12 with Accounting and at least 3 years of administration experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential. This is a full-time position with a closing date for applications on 16 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years general administration experience.
• Efficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Experience in accounting systems and online banking.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accounting and administrative duties.
• Maintain the petty cash process.
• Reconcile daily disbursements and document on the system.

Skills

Corporate Accounting

Healthcare

General Services

ERP Sales

Elevator Maintenance

Accident Investigation

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Relevant Certificate in Bookkeeping or Finance

Job description

Background

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is a wholly‑owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Main Purpose of the Job

To carry out accounting and administrative duties and maintain the petty cash process

Location

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Soweto

Key Performance Areas

• Adherence to the financial policies and procedures
• Complete the petty cash requisition voucher and ensure the requisition voucher is signed by the Project Head
• Complete petty cash advance voucher book
• Disburse money store vouchers and ensure the recipient of the money signs for receipt of cash in the Advance Voucher book
• Attach proof of money distribution (i.e., Receipt reimbursement forms etc.)
• Ensure that petty cash is securely stored in the safe outside of designated usage times
• Reconcile all daily disbursements balance cash and vouchers books
• Investigate any differences, record shortages and surpluses then document the disbursement on the system
• Submit petty cash reconciliation(s) to WHC for payment
• Prepare FNB petty cash replenishment form for reimbursement funds
• Arrange the FNB petty cash requisition form to be approved and signed by two project directors and submit the signed requisition to FNB
• Receive petty cash funds and record the cash received on the log sheet
• Maintain the set of accounts allocated
• Assist the Grant Management Team with ad‑hoc task and loading of internal invoices for payment

Required Minimum Education and Training

• Grade 12 with Accounting
• Relevant Certificate in Bookkeeping or Finance will be an added advantage

Required Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years general administration experience

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities

• Efficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)
• Experience is essential in any accounting system and online banking
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
• Self‑motivated, confident & assertive
• Analytical & meticulous attention to detail
• Must be adaptable, pro‑active, able to prioritise own workload and work towards deadlines

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 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 : 16 October 2025
• Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Preferred Candidates (Employment Equity)

• 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

Key Skills

Corporate Accounting, ERP Sales, General Services, Healthcare, Elevator Maintenance, Accident Investigation

Additional Information

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1