Biovac

🇿🇦 Biopharmaceutical company
🌍 Sustainable African vaccine manufacture
🏆 2025 Top Employer – Awarded by the Top Employer Institute

Biovac was founded in 2003 to revive and restore South Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capabilities. We are an African based manufacturer contributing towards filling the gap that exists in the lack of African vaccine manufacturing capability. We recognise that we’ll only achieve this if we match scientific innovation through local biotechnology skills with the most advanced manufacturing technolog

y and global partnerships. We work closely with local academic institutions, global pharmaceutical companies, the public sector as well as private sector. Some of our achievements are described below:

We manufacture highly advanced vaccines on behalf of leading international biopharmaceutical companies. Biovac is licensed to manufacture a fully liquid hexavalent vaccine from Sanofi that targets and protects against six childhood diseases. In 2021, we envisage to start the manufacture of a multivalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine from Pfizer. We supply over 15-million doses of vaccines a year in South Africa and neighbouring countries under strict cold chain conditions. We have built inhouse product development capability and technologies and have successfully out-licensed one of our technologies to international manufacturers. We are working to establish new safeguards against pathogens like group B streptococcus bacteria, a rising cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns. To do this vital work, we rely on sophisticated technology and, above all, the skills and dedication of more than 350 highly trained team members. Along with our partners, we’ve invested over R800 million in infrastructure and skills development at our manufacturing facilities in Cape Town. These investments are resulting in estimated benefits of more than R500-million a year to the national economy.

21/08/2025

What does the future of African health look like?

Confident. Purpose-driven. Inspired.
Just like our bioGRADs.

18/08/2025

Bringing drug substance manufacturing to Africa isn’t just a milestone; it’s about shaping the continent’s future. Lauren Bhayat shares how this rare, critical capability builds skills, strengthens vaccine production, and delivers on our mission, vaccines in Africa, for Africa. 💉🌍

09/08/2025

When we make space for other women to lead, we help break cycles of exclusion and build the future together." – Lauren Bhayat, Chief People & Brand Officer.

On , we’re shining a light on the power of mentorship and women supporting women. From interns to future leaders, we rise stronger together.

Here’s to the women of Biovac who are transforming the vaccine industry and lifting others as they do it.

31/07/2025

From fresh faces to future changemakers!

Six months ago, our 2025 intern cohort stepped into the world of vaccine manufacturing, and since then, they've been building skills and playing their part in protecting public health.

This National Intern Day, we celebrate the passion and dedication our interns bring to Biovac. The future of African vaccine innovation is bright, and it's walking our corridors.

Let’s hear from the interns themselves.

30/07/2025

Shaping tomorrow, one step at a time.
“Leadership means listening and lifting.”

Let's hear from Marcellino Roberts, People Excellence Manager

18/07/2025

“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others.” - Nelson Mandela

This Mandela Day, partnered with Pinelands CID and Umanyano SA to support two local homeless shelters.

We didn’t just bring meals and care packs, we brought music, games, connection, and compassion. Residents shared their stories, and in return, we shared our time, laughter, and hearts.

More than 67 minutes.
A legacy lived.

17/07/2025

The cholera vaccine journey isn’t just about today’s need; it’s about building for tomorrow. Mark Macnaughton shares how this end-to-end capability strengthens our systems, our people, and our pandemic readiness. 💉🌍

27/06/2025

🌍Groundbreaking news in global health! Biovac & Biological E. Limited announce new deal at the Global Summit: Health & Prosperity through Immunisation, in Brussels:

is proud to announce the signing of a landmark technology transfer agreement with India’s Biological E. to manufacture a 14-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine at our plant in Cape Town, South Africa.

About this collaboration:

💉This is a priority vaccine under AVMA due to its public health impact and strategic importance for Africa.
💉The partnership aligns with the AfricanUnion & Africa CDC goal of producing 60% of vaccines locally by 2040
💉The Partnership positions Biovac as a possible supplier of vaccines to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, within the next 3 years

We are further along on our journey of increasing local production of vaccines in Africa, for Africa.

For us, this is more than a new business partnership: It is a powerful step towards health equity and a future where African vaccine manufactures can develop and make their own vaccines, for their people.

Watch the video, where our CEO, Dr Morena Makhoana proudly announces this milestone at the Summit in Brussels

Read here for more information:
https://lnkd.in/drVA3yMF

24/06/2025

Think vaccines are just for kids? Think again! From flu shots to HPV and pneumonia vaccines, staying protected is a lifelong commitment. This , let’s break the stigma. Real strength is taking care of your health! 💉💪

16/06/2025

Honouring the future and the graduates shaping it!

Meet some of Biovac’s inspiring youngsters, driven, passionate, and already making a difference.

We asked, “What does a healthy future mean to you?” because at Biovac, we believe that investing in youth is investing in a better tomorrow.

Celebrating young minds and a brighter future!

05/06/2025

It’s Blood Donor Month!

partnered with the Western Cape Blood Service to host a company-wide blood drive and our incredible team stepped up to answer the call.

A huge thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves to make the initiative a success. Just one donation can save up to three lives. 💪🏽

At Biovac, we live our purpose every day through The Science of Protecting Lives and this blood drive was a reflection of that mission in action.🩸❤️

01/06/2025

Investing in our future means investing in our children.

At Biovac, we believe every vaccine we deliver is a commitment to the future.

Through the EPI programme, we help protect children from preventable diseases — because the science of protecting life begins with the health of our youngest citizens.

- Healthier children
- Stronger communities
- Brighter futures

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