Administrator – BRAVE Project | Wits University Health Sciences

Permanent Administrator position supporting the BRAVE project at Wits University, Faculty of Health Sciences (Parktown). Provide full admin and meeting support. Apply by 2 January 2026.

Job Title: Administrator
Type: Permanent
Main Purpose of the Job:
To provide administrative assistance to the team working on the BRAVE project.

Location:
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown

Closing Date: 02 January 2026

Advert Reference Number: AWA001

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments.

Key Performance Areas

  • Prepare and circulate meeting agendas and minutes
  • Store and manage meeting recordings and other relevant site files
  • Update project progress (Gantt) charts
  • Organise travel for team members, including:
    • Obtaining quotes/options for flights, accommodation, transfers and per diem
    • Assisting with completion of travel forms
  • Assist with planning and hosting regular virtual and in-person meetings
  • Perform general office management duties, including ordering and filing
  • Relay and route written and verbal messages promptly and accurately
  • Maintain and assist staff with printers and photocopiers
  • Attend meetings outside of regular working hours as required and be available to travel when necessary
  • Act in a professional, friendly and customer-centric manner in all dealings with stakeholders
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
  • Ensure that quality and productivity standards for own work are consistently met
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
  • Take ownership of own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required Minimum Education and Training

  • Grade 12 / Matric

Required Minimum Work Experience and Abilities

  • Minimum 1 year experience in an administrative environment

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities

  • High level of attention to detail
  • Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
  • Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Good interpersonal skills; tactful, helpful and professional
  • Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to cope and work under pressure and in stressful situations
  • Self-motivated and pro-active, with a strong work ethic, values and integrity
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Able to multi-task and manage time effectively

How to Apply

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to:
Vacancies36@witshealth.co.za

The subject line of the email must contain either the vacancy reference number AWA001 or the job title “Administrator”.

Please include the following documentation:

  1. Cover letter (maximum one page) clearly stating which vacancy you are applying for
  2. Detailed CV

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