Wits Health Consortium invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Johannesburg.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: UM 40-2026
Contract Duration: 12 months
About the Wits Health Consortium Internship Programme
The internship opportunity is based within Wits RHI and is aimed at supporting the administration and operational activities of the Shandukani Research project.
The successful intern will assist with research administration, participant support, finance-related administration, meetings, procurement, facilities coordination and general office support.
Main Purpose of the Internship
The main purpose of the role is to coordinate and support Wits RHI Shandukani research project administration and related operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
The successful intern will be responsible for duties including:
- Managing the Shandukani access control system.
- Adhering to relevant organisational policies and guidelines.
- Maintaining records of procurement orders.
- Preparing reports.
- Disseminating information to staff and team members.
- Coordinating meetings, training sessions and events.
- Welcoming participants and identifying their needs.
- Directing participants to the relevant projects.
- Checking co-enrolment status.
- Capturing participant information.
- Verifying identification documents.
- Copying, certifying and filing ID documents.
- Updating participant locator information.
- Processing participant reimbursements.
- Reconciling financial records with Wits Health Consortium finance.
- Reconciling reimbursements with Milestone Visits monthly.
- Requesting quotations from suppliers.
- Supporting housekeeping activities.
- Logging IT and facilities queries.
- Reporting maintenance-related issues.
- Distributing stationery and related supplies.
- Costing and purchasing participant refreshments.
- Taking minutes during meetings.
- Assisting with meeting presentations.
- Maintaining accountability for allocated tasks.
- Ensuring work quality and productivity standards are maintained.
- Responding positively to feedback.
- Logging maintenance calls relating to air conditioning, vents and assets.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A cover letter of no more than one page.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
The cover letter must clearly indicate the vacancy being applied for.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email.
Click here to apply for the Wits Health Consortium Internship Programme 2026 / 2027
Email: vacancy5@wrhi.ac.za
Email Subject: UM 40-2026: Intern
Applicants should ensure that both the cover letter and CV are attached before sending the application.
Important Application Information
Applicants should:
- Use the correct email subject line.
- Clearly state the vacancy in the cover letter.
- Keep the cover letter to a maximum of one page.
- Submit a detailed and updated CV.
- Apply before the closing date.
Closing Date
10 November 2026
Late applications may not be considered.