UNSPECIFIED POSITION – Logistics Support Services (Pty) Ltd 50 views

A National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) with passes in English, Mathematics, and Science is commonly required; many employers also prefer a diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration from a Namibian institution like NUST or a TVET college. Certifications such as CILT(Namibia) Level 3 or IRCA-accredited internal audit training are increasingly valued, especially for supervisory roles.

Daily tasks often include coordinating inbound/outbound freight, updating inventory records on systems like SAP or local platforms (e.g., LogiNext), liaising with transporters and customs brokers at Walvis Bay Port or Windhoek Central Warehouse, and preparing documentation compliant with Namibian Revenue Agency (NRA) and Namibian Standards (NS) requirements. Teamwork with warehouse staff, drivers, and procurement officers is routine, and flexibility to assist during peak periods—such as post-harvest or year-end stocktakes—is expected.

Namibian logistics workplaces generally emphasise respect for hierarchy, punctuality, and relationship-based communication—colleagues often greet each other formally and value face-to-face updates, especially outside major urban centres. While efficiency is prioritised, decision-making may involve consultation with senior staff or department heads, reflecting broader cultural norms of consensus and ubuntu, and fluency in English plus at least one local language (e.g., Oshiwambo or Afrikaans) is often an unspoken asset.

Entry-level staff often progress to Logistics Coordinator or Warehouse Supervisor after 2–4 years, particularly with additional CILT(Namibia) certification or NQF Level 5 qualifications. With experience and proven performance, roles such as Logistics Manager or Supply Chain Officer become attainable—often requiring alignment with national frameworks like the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) standards and employer-sponsored professional development.

Standard statutory benefits include 22 days of annual leave, sick leave as per the Labour Act, and mandatory affiliation to the Namibian Social Security Commission (NSSC) for injury and maternity benefits. Many medium-to-large firms offer medical aid through providers like MAF Namibia or Discovery Health Namibia, and voluntary pension contributions via approved retirement funds—though coverage varies significantly between private employers and parastatals.

Applications are usually submitted via email or online portals with a Namibian-style CV (including ID number, referees, and clear employment history), and employers often verify credentials with the Ministry of Education’s NSSC verification service or NQA. They prioritise candidates with local logistics experience (e.g., port operations, cold chain handling, or NRA clearance processes), evidence of reliability (e.g., clean driver’s licence if applicable), and demonstrated problem-solving in resource-constrained settings common across Namibia’s transport corridors.