UNSPECIFIED POSITION AT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, WATER & LAND REFORM – Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Land Reform

Applicants generally need a relevant Namibian tertiary qualification (e.g., diploma or degree in agriculture, environmental science, water resource management, land administration, or public administration) accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). Some roles may require professional registration with bodies like the Engineering Council of Namibia or membership in the Namibian Institute of Architects, depending on the function. Prior experience in the public sector or familiarity with Namibian legislation such as the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act or Water Resources Management Act is often advantageous.

Daily tasks vary by department but commonly include field visits to farms or communal lands, data collection for national agricultural surveys, processing land reform applications, coordinating with regional offices, and attending stakeholder meetings with farmers’ associations or local authorities. Staff often work standard government hours (07:30–16:30), though extension officers and fisheries inspectors may have irregular schedules due to seasonal demands or emergency responses like drought or disease outbreaks.

Work culture emphasises respect for hierarchy, punctuality, and adherence to public service ethics outlined in the Namibian Public Service Act and Code of Conduct. Team collaboration is valued, especially across regional offices, and staff are expected to engage sensitively with diverse communities—including rural and indigenous groups—while upholding principles of equity and transparency mandated by the Namibian Constitution and Vision 2030.

Entry-level officers typically progress through structured public service grading (e.g., from Grade 5 to Grade 12) via performance appraisals, in-service training, and completion of NIPA (Namibia Institute of Public Administration) courses. Mid-career staff may move into specialist units (e.g., climate resilience or land tenure reform) or leadership roles such as Regional Coordinator or Director, with promotion guided by the Public Service Commission’s guidelines and availability of posts.

Employees are entitled to 20 working days of annual leave, 10 days of sick leave per year, and maternity/paternity leave as stipulated in the Namibian Labour Act and Public Service Regulations. Medical aid is provided through the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), and pension contributions are mandatory under the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), administered by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises.

Applications must be submitted via the official Public Service Commission (PSC) portal or advertised vacancies on the Ministry’s website and national newspapers like The Namibian or New Era. Employers prioritise verified Namibian qualifications, evidence of community engagement, knowledge of local languages (e.g., Oshiwambo, Otjiherero), and alignment with national priorities such as the National Development Plan (NDP6) and Harambee Prosperity Plan II.