What we do

The Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is wholly-owned by the University of the Witwatersrand. We are the support operation through which the University - primarily its Faculty of Health Sciences - conducts research, manages donor-funded activities, pursues entrepreneurial innovation in health and supports clinical trials.

IT and technology are a driving force behind WHC’s continued growth and its future success. This specialist service is committed to customising IT solutions to support projects and syndicates successfully.

Why Work For Us

We address a variety of needs in terms of any software development or system solutions for WHC projects and continue to meet the changing needs as projects evolve. We aim to be a one-stop IT shop by developing and implementing supporting systems as and when required to make the shared service business work.

These can include the following:

• A financial procurement system
• A financial disbursement system
• Payment systems that are secure and auditable
• Support systems for HR management and staff needs
• Integration with existing systems such as ERPs
• Interfaces and integration solutions with other systems
• Any other full-service offering that may be required for specialised customers such as academics, researchers and fund donors
• Systems development to facilitate compliance with policies and procedures Enhanced auditing and reporting functionality