The CSIR launched the African Bio-manufacturing Workforce Development and Training Programme in June 2023. The programme, aimed at developing a skilled and competent workforce in the biomanufacturing sector in Africa, is expected to run for three years. The first intake focused on biomanufacturing technologies (CSIR-BT-1A).

Applications are now open for the next intake of the programme, which will focus on vaccine production technologies (CSIR-VP-1A). The course will run for four weeks, comprising two weeks of online sessions and two weeks of inperson training at the CSIR premises. The aim of this course is to assist in growing and developing the vaccine production sector on the African continent through training and innovative bioprocess solutions.

For more information, visit https://www.csir.co.za/documents/african-bio-manufacturing-workforcepdf

Click here to access the application form.

Closing date for applications is 19 July 2023