Project Admin Intern — Research Operations

AJ Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Personnel, on behalf of Wits Health Consortium, is seeking an administrative coordinator for the Shandukani project. The role directs project administration and related operational activities from our Hillbrow location.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 (degree/diploma preferred) and exceptional organisational skills. No formal experience required; ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 as a minimum; tertiary qualification preferred (degree or diploma).
• No prior experience required for entry-level administrative role.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage access control system for Shandukani safely.
• Maintain records and generate procurement reports.
• Disseminate information to staff and teams.
• Coordinate meetings, training and events for the team.
• Welcome participants and direct to projects; verify IDs and documentation.
• Reconcile financial records with WHC Finance and reimbursements.
• Log IT and facilities maintenance requests and track progress.
• Take minutes and support logistics for meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Discretion/confidentiality

Initiative

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12

Degree or Diploma (preferred)

Job description

AJ Personnel, on behalf of Wits Health Consortium, is seeking an administrative coordinator for the Shandukani project. The role directs project administration and related operational activities from our Hillbrow location.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 (degree/diploma preferred) and exceptional organisational skills. No formal experience required; ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.