PSM Circular No. H of 2026: Vacancies in the Public Service of Namibia

This circular announces multiple current vacancies across various offices, ministries, and agencies within the Namibian public sector. It encourages qualified candidates, including external applicants, with a preference for Namibian nationals, to apply. The circular provides detailed instructions for application procedures, submission deadlines, and requirements.

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General Instructions:

• Application Process: Candidates must submit applications on the prescribed forms (Form 156043 and 156094) with comprehensive CVs, certified copies of qualifications, transcripts, certificates of service, and valid identification. Foreign qualifications require evaluation by the Namibia Qualification Authority (NQA).
• Submission: Applications should be addressed to the relevant heads of departments or regional offices and submitted via the specified channels before the deadline of 6 November 2026.
• Other Guidelines: Only approved, funded, essential service posts should be advertised. All applications must be complete; incomplete or late applications will be disqualified.
• Eligibility: Only candidates who have completed their probation can compete for vacancies at the next higher level. External candidates must provide proof of experience and current employment status.

Vacancies by Department:

Office of the President

• Government Air Transport Services:
• Director Grade 3 and Deputy Director Grade 3 positions in Flight Operations and Aircraft Maintenance.
• Requirements include relevant licenses (e.g., Airline Transport Pilot), extensive flying experience, and knowledge of civil aviation, ICAO standards, and management degrees (preferably in Business or Management).
• State House & Administration:
• Deputy Director Grade 4 in Security and Risk Management.
• Requires a Bachelor’s in Security Management, Police Science, Correctional or Military Science, plus 9 years of relevant experience and training by NCIS.

Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security

• Civil Registration:
• Chief Administrative Officer Grade 8 – requires a diploma or similar qualification plus 4 years of civil registration experience.
• Namibian Police Force:
• Chief Human Resource Practitioner Grade 6 – requires a diploma in HR management and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Immigration Control:
• Immigration Officer Grade 10 and Chief Immigration Officer with diploma or degree in Border Management or related fields.

Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture

• Deputy Executive Director:
• Requires a relevant degree (NQF Level 7) and substantial managerial experience.
• Deputy Director, National Commission for UNESCO:
• Experience in public administration, knowledge of UNESCO priorities, and appropriate higher qualifications.

Ministry of Health and Social Services

• Regional and Central Positions:
• Positions include Chief Pharmacist, Medical Officers, Nurses, Therapists, Dentists, Social Workers, Radiographers, and Technicians.
• All require appropriate professional registration, diplomas or degrees, and relevant experience.
• Regional Program Officers:
• Community Liaison Officers and Health Program Officers in various regions, requiring diplomas in health or social fields and experience, including knowledge of disease surveillance systems.

Regional Councils and Other Public Sector Departments

• Development and Planning:
• Development Planner Grade 8 in Eenhana requiring a bachelor’s degree.
• Community Health:
• Community Liaison Officers, Social Workers, Health Program Officers, with diplomas and experience in community or health management.
• Administrative Roles:
• Senior Administrative Officers, with diplomas or secondary certificates plus administrative experience in various regional offices.

Namibian Police Force

• Human Capital & Support Roles:
• Human Resource Practitioners and administrative officers requiring diplomas in HR management, administration, or related sectors, along with specified years of experience.
• Support Staff:
• Artisans, cleaners, and kitchen supervisors require relevant apprenticeship, secondary certificates, or lower qualifications.

Ministry of Works and Transport

• Policy and Maintenance:
• Policy Analysts, Chief Works Inspectors, and Civil Technicians, all requiring relevant diplomas or degrees and years of experience in their respective fields.

Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism

• Natural Resources and Maintenance:
• Positions include Conservation Officers, Maintenance Technicians, and Wildlife Management Staff, requiring diplomas or degrees in relevant fields and experience in infrastructure, wildlife, or conservation management.

Specific Positions in Other Sectors:

• Educational Sector: Principals, Heads of Departments, Subject Teachers, with qualifications in teaching, specific subject expertise, and experience as specified.
• Support Services: Multiple administrative and technical roles across ministries and regional offices, requiring diplomas, certificates, and experience aligned with their responsibilities.

Contact and Enquiries:

Each vacancy provides contact details for enquiries, usually including phone numbers and designated officers’ names, for further information or clarification.

This circular aims to fill a wide range of both senior management and entry-level posts across the public service, emphasizing transparency, merit, and adherence to the application procedures outlined.

Note: The above is a comprehensive summary of the circular, which contains detailed listing of all vacancies, requirements, and application instructions as provided in the original document.

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