Data Capturer - (FIXED TERM CONTRACT - Wits RHI)

About the position

Background:

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

Main purpose of the job:

• Capture data accurately and in a timeous manner
• Ensure smooth running of the administrative duties, the day-to-day activities

Location:

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani CRS

Key performance areas:

• Accurately capture and export data on different databases. e.g. Redcap, Medidata. Inform etc.
• Identify missing data, inconsistencies, and errors and follow up or report on missing data or errors
• Refer administrative support to the Data Manager/Line Manager
• Ensure smooth running of day to day administrative duties
• Resolve data queries and logical checks
• Maintain organized records of al data entry activities
• Prepare reports or summaries based on captured data
• Liaise with team members to clarify information
• Follow instructions from the data management team regarding data handling processes
• Quality assures all data related to SOP’s
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities with the nature of the role

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12
• Computer literacy and excellent typing skills are essential

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in data entry and administration

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience in a health care environment
• Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database packages
• Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy
• Thorough with good attention to detail
• Able to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development

 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: 23 February 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

Desired Skills:

• RedCap
• Medidata
• GCP
• Administration
• Data Capturer
• Immediately
• Hillbrow