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Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
04 Jun 2026
Closes
04 Jul 2026
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Data Specialist - (Fixed Term Contract - Remotely - Wits Alive)
Role Overview
This Data Specialist - (Fixed Term Contract - Remotely - Wits Alive) opportunity in Johannesburg gives the right candidate a chance to work in education with clear responsibilities and visible impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep momentum on the leadership of the Wits-Alive consortium play key roles in many local, regional, and global vaccine and immunisation structures.
- Take ownership of The Clinical Terminology and Data Management Assistant supports the and by ensuring the integrity, organisation, and coding of research data for GVDN's multi-country vacc.
- Keep momentum on this role focuses on diagnosis coding (e.g., ICD-10), data transfer and storage and supporting REDCap and related data management processes.
- Take responsibility for the core day-to-day work expected of a Data Specialist - (Fixed Term Contract - Remotely - Wits Alive).
- Work with colleagues, customers or suppliers to keep work moving and issues visible.
Requirements
- A background that matches the practical demands of a Data Specialist - (Fixed Term Contract - Remotely - Wits Alive) role.
- A practical working style with the ability to prioritise when several tasks compete.
- A professional approach to deadlines, service quality and daily priorities.