Who we are

History


  • Wholly owned company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg , operating under the Faculty of Health Sciences.
  • Established in 1998 to provide the operational, administrative, and governance infrastructure for health research, clinical trials, and donor‑funded programmes.
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  • Serves as the primary platform through which Faculty conducts contract research, sponsored projects, clinical services, and innovation in health sciences.
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    Capability Statement

  • Supports over 100 research entities, aligned to academic departments within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
  • Manages around 300 active contracts annually, demonstrating capacity for large-scale, multi‑stakeholder coordination.
  • Oversees sponsor and donor funding exceeding USD 150 million each year, ensuring compliance, financial stewardship, and accountability.

    • What We Do


    • WHC provides the foundation that enables divisions within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand to secure competitive grant awards and deliver high-impact research. 
    • Our integrated support model ensures that every partnership is purposeful, efficient, and aligned with the University’s broader mission.

    Operations


  • WHC operates a widely recognised Shared Services Centre (SSC) providing integrated services.
  • We have skilled teams with expertise in regulatory, ethical, financial and operational frameworks, enabling seamless execution of complex research and development activities.
  • WHC works closely with university leadership, academic faculties, researchers, donors, sponsors, and international funding bodies, ensuring strong partnerships and high‑quality delivery.