Research Assistant (12 Months Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

AJ Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Johannesburg seeks a candidate to support operations and the technical team. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, taking minutes, preparing reports, and managing submissions for publications. Desired qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of research experience. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in a team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant research projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Project Management qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years working in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support to the Wits PHR operations and technical team.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and events.
• Take minutes at relevant meetings and disseminate within two working days.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations.
• Handle submissions for journal articles.
• Locate and upload PDFs of journal articles using Wits library access.

Job description

Division : Wits Planetary Health Research

Main purpose of the job :

• To provide research support to the Wits PHR operations and technical team

Location :

• Wits School of Public Health, Parktown

Key performance areas :

• Coordinate and schedule relevant appointments, meetings, and events, including reimbursements
• Take minutes at relevant meetings, including capturing discussion and action points, formatting and disseminating within two working days
• Coordinate project procurement needs, including purchasing office consumables and equipment within budgetary and procedural guidelines
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations
• Contribute to research projects in accordance with skill set
• Handle submissions for journal articles and conference presentations
• Locate and upload PDFs of journal articles using Wits library access

Required minimum education and training :

• Bachelor of Science or Project Management qualification

Required minimum work experience :

• Minimum of 2 years working in a research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities :

• Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Certification in Business Management and/or Project Management is advantageous
• Proven track record in organizing meetings and events
• Experienced minute-taker capable of drafting action-oriented summary reports from high-level meetings
• Experience working in research, donor-funded organizations, or NGOs
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
• High initiative and independent decision-making
• Assertive, confident, and adaptable
• Data science experience is advantageous

TO APPLY :

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, 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 create your permanent profile to apply for all jobs advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• You may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when no longer in the job market
• Applicants not adhering to the criteria will not be considered
• Wits Health Consortium will respond only to shortlisted candidates
• Unsuccessful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the closing date
• Closing date : 07 August 2025
• No CVs will be accepted after the closing date

Please note :

• Wits Health Consortium will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act
• AJ Personnel is responsible for advertising and response handling only; salary details are not provided