Wits Health Consortium Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 – Wits Health Consortium

Wits Health Consortium invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Johannesburg. The internship opportunity is based within Wits RHI and is aimed at supporting the administration and operational activities of the Shandukani Research project.

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Reference Number: UM 40-2026

Contract Duration: 12 months

Closing Date: 10/11/2026

---

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. The successful intern will assist with research administration, participant support, finance-related administration, meetings, procurement, facilities coordination and general office support.

---

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• A cover letter of no more than one page (must clearly indicate the vacancy being applied for)
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae

---

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by email to vacancy5@wrhi.ac.za with the subject line “UM 40-2026: Intern”.

Email Your Application

Applicants should ensure that both the cover letter and CV are attached before sending the application. Late applications may not be considered.