Jocelyne Gayenga

I currently work as the Manager for Strategic Development at the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB), which is a research entity within the Faculty of Health Science at the University of the Witwatersrand. Since joining the SBIMB in November 2016, I have taken on various key responsibilities. These include leading the projects office, which involves overseeing a small team responsible for managing funding contracts, procurement processes, and project management for different research projects. I also ensure that the SBIMB's budget and financial management align with the contractual conditions of local and international grant awards while meeting project objectives. Additionally, I collaborate with the SBIMB Director to develop and implement strategic plans for the institute's sustainability. Jocelyn plays a crucial role in planning and coordinating important meetings, such as Advisory Board meetings, workshops, and research symposiums. I  prioritise effective communication among stakeholders. Furthermore, I manage the recruitment of operational staff, post-graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows. I ensure timely submission of reports to funders, assist with grant writing and funding application management, and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal policy documents. Prior to joining the SBIMB, I worked as a Programme Officer at the National Research Foundation, a South African government funding agency. In this role, I managed two equipment funding instruments aimed at providing state-of-the-art research equipment to South African researchers at public research institutes, enhancing their global competitiveness. I hold an MTech in Water Care, with a focus on microbiological water treatment, from Tshwane University of Technology. She obtained her undergraduate degree, majoring in biochemistry and microbiology, from the University of Kwazulu-Natal. Jocelyn's interests revolve around supporting and promoting scientific (Water and Health related) research conducted on the African continent.

Masters in Water Care

BSc Honors in Biochemistry

BSc in Natural Sciences

Project management training