Industry Technology Specialist BioEnergy and Grain Processing

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Johannesburg - South Africa

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 21 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Interested in a career that matters

Industry Technology Specialist Bioenergy & Grain Processing

Middle East & Africa

Interested in a career that matters

At Novonesis we work with biology to drive sustainable solutions that create real our Bioenergy & Grain Processing business we partner closely with customers to optimize processes improve efficiency and unlock value through innovation.
We are now looking for an Industry Technology Specialist BioEnergy & Grain Processing to support customers across the Middle East & Africa region with deep technical expertise and hands-on problem solving.

The Role & Your Impact

As an Industry Technology Specialist you will play a critical role in ensuring our customers achieve optimal performance from Novonesis solutions. Acting as a trusted technical partner you will support product adoption lead field trials and drive innovation-led improvements in grain processing distilling and bioenergy applications.
Your work will directly contribute to customer success commercial growth and the advancement of sustainable bio-based solutions in the region.

What Youll Need to Be Successful

  • A degree in Biotechnology Chemical Engineering or a related field (advanced degree is an advantage)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience within grain processing distilling ethanol or bioenergy environments
  • Strong technical knowledge of fermentation enzymatic processes milling and/or biofuel applications
  • Proven experience in leading field trials troubleshooting process challenges and analyzing technical data
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the Middle East & Africa region
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and project execution capabilities

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

  • Experience working directly with customers in technical service or application roles
  • Confidence delivering technical training workshops and knowledge transfer sessions
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Sales Marketing Regulatory and R&D teams
  • Curiosity for innovation process optimization and emerging industry technologies
  • Comfort working in cross-cultural and geographically diverse environments

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge biological solutions in a purpose-driven company
  • A high-impact customer-facing role with strong visibility across the region
  • Collaboration with experienced global experts in application R&D and commercial teams
  • Continuous learning and professional development in a fast-evolving industry
  • A culture built on trust inclusion and scientific excellence

Relevant Information

This role involves extensive regional travel across the Middle East & Africa.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
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Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanitys biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago this has been our guide. Its how weve gotten so far. And its how well impact the future. Now more than ever the world needs change. And with biosolutions the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds including ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age disability or veteran status.

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