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A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is commonly required; some employers prefer postgraduate qualifications like an MBA or professional certifications such as those from the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). In Namibia, registration with the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and recognition of foreign qualifications through NQF level alignment may be necessary for international credentials.

Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing branch operations, managing inventory and supply chain logistics for tyres and related products, coordinating sales teams, and preparing financial reports aligned with Namibian Revenue Agency (NamRA) requirements. You’ll also engage with local suppliers, customers, and staff across regions like Windhoek, Walvis Bay, or Oshakati, often requiring travel and adherence to local business hours (typically 07:30–17:00, Monday–Friday).

Namibian workplaces value respect for hierarchy, relationship-building, and consensus-driven decision-making — especially when engaging with diverse ethnic groups and multilingual teams. Punctuality, formal communication (especially in written English), and awareness of public holidays and cultural observances (e.g., Independence Day, Heroes’ Day) are expected, and managers are often seen as community representatives beyond their operational duties.

With strong performance and local market knowledge, Business Managers may advance to Regional Operations Manager, Country Manager, or Director-level roles — especially in growing sectors like automotive after-sales services. Some transition into entrepreneurship, supported by institutions like the Namibia Financial Institutions Trust (NFIT) or the National Youth Service Programme, or pursue board appointments via the Namibian Institute of Directors (NIoD).

Employers generally provide at least 20 days annual leave, medical aid (often through providers like MTC Health or NAMAF), and pension contributions under the Namibian Pension Funds Act — many match employee contributions up to 5%. Maternity leave (12 weeks fully paid) and sick leave (as per Labour Act No. 11 of 2007) are statutory, and some firms offer additional perks like fuel allowances or mobile stipends depending on seniority.

Applications are usually submitted via email or local job portals like Careers.na or LinkedIn Namibia, with a Namibian-style CV (including ID number, referees, and clear employment history). Employers prioritise proven local experience, familiarity with Namibian tax and labour compliance, fluency in English plus at least one local language (e.g., Oshiwambo or Afrikaans), and evidence of stakeholder engagement with government bodies like the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade.