To contribute to the support of research, development and innovation (RDI) in biological processes for the production of goods and services, while enhancing water and waste water-management practices to support green economy.

 

 

Conceptualize and draft (including implementation) of the Industrial and Environmental Bioeconomy RDI instruments.

Promote awareness and public understanding of the Industrial and Environmental sectors of the Bioeconomy.

Liaise with stakeholders (industry, Academia, agencies, government departments etc.) within the sectors of the bioeconomy.

Contribute to the drafting of Business/ Investment case/ concept documents and Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the establishment and coordination of the governance structure(s) in support of the implementation plan for the Industrial and Environmental sectors of the Bioeconomy.

 

Facilitate resource investments in support of RDI thematic areas of the industrial and environmental Bioeconomy.

Conceptualize business development initiatives to support knowledge application, commercialization and engagements with supported institutions/ agencies (CSIR, TIA, Higher Education Institutions etc.) to drive RDI translation.

Contract and project management of the directorate’s investment instruments.

 

Provide support to the achievement of Operational Plan (OP) and Annual Performance Plan (APP) targets:

Drafting of input to the development of the annual OP, APP and the Department’s five- year Strategic Plan.

Reporting on APP and OP targets.

Regular monitoring of the directorate’s OP and APP targets.

 

Scan the environment, and maintain a network of local and international stakeholders (such as policymakers, bio- based institutions and industry) within the sectors of the bio- economy for the implementation of the Bioeconomy Strategy

Facilitate preparatory documentation for international engagements (e.g. technical documents, briefing notes, etc.)

 

Serve as a point of contact for strategic industrial and environment information and knowledge dissemination

Provide administrative support by writing submissions, cabinet memoranda, briefing notes etc

  

Departmental policy and formulation

Knowledge and understanding of the National Science and Innovation

Knowledge of Industry and environment innovation and policies

Understanding of innovation value chains related to industrial and environmental bio-economy

PFMA, PSR etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Planning and organisation

Problem solving skills

Project management

Policy formulation and interpretation skill

Negotiation skills

Ability to work individually and in a team

Analytical

Diplomacy

Energetic

Innovative and creative

Attention to detail

 

NQF level 6 in Life science/ Technology Management.

Bachelor’s degree qualification is an added advantage.

Minimum 3 years working experience in the industry biotechnology sector.

 

Closing date for applications: 12 May 2026

Should you not hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful