Research Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent research organization is looking for a research support assistant in Soweto. The role involves assisting with research functions, data collection, and preparation of research documents. Candidates should have a BSc and ideally some experience in scientific research. This contract position offers an opportunity to contribute to vital research projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Closing date for applications is January 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Scientific Research is required.
• Strong organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work as a member of a team is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and editing of research documents.
• Collect and capture data accurately.
• Facilitate and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Data Collection

Qualitative Research Interviewing

Statistical Software

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Education

BSc

Completed MSc or studying towards an MSc

Tools

SPSS

Stata

Western Blot

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:

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

Additional Information

• Required Experience: Junior IC
• Key Skills: Laboratory Experience, Spss, Data Collection, DNA Isolation, Stata, Biochemistry, Qualitative Research Interviewing, Research Experience, Statistical Software, Molecular Biology, Research Laboratory Experience, Western Blot
• Employment Type: Contract
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1