Jetane Charsley

Ms Jetane Charsley is the Head: NIPMO, a specialised service delivery unit within the Department of Science and Innovation as of March 2022. She started her career at NIPMO in May 2012 as Deputy Director: IP Attorney and was appointed in April 2014 as Director: Regulatory and Compliance. Prior to her appointment at NIPMO she was employed by Kisch IP patent and trade mark attorneys for over 3 years.

Jetane completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Law (LLB) at North West University, Potchefstroom. She is registered as a patent attorney and pharmacist and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. Jetane is a mother of two, loves coffee and has a passion for IP education and ensuring that IP finds application and make a real difference and impact in our society.