VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING (VET) TRAINER: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (CULINARY ARTS) – Namibia Training Authority 66 views

Applicants must hold a minimum of a National Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field, accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). Additionally, a recognised vocational trainer qualification — such as the NTA’s Certificate in Vocational Education and Training (CVET) or its equivalent — is mandatory. Industry experience of at least three years in a Namibian hospitality or culinary setting is strongly preferred and often verified through employer references.

A typical day includes delivering practical kitchen sessions, assessing learners’ food preparation and safety competencies against NQF Level 4–5 standards, and maintaining learner records in line with NTA reporting requirements. Trainers also participate in curriculum review meetings with industry stakeholders and conduct workplace visits to verify learners’ on-the-job training progress across Namibian hotels, lodges, or catering establishments.

Namibian VET workplaces value respect for hierarchy, punctuality, and strong community-oriented communication — trainers are expected to mentor learners with patience and cultural sensitivity, especially when working across diverse ethnic and language groups. Collaboration with local employers and adherence to national values such as ‘One Namibia, One Nation’ is embedded in training delivery, and fluency in English plus at least one local language (e.g., Oshiwambo or Afrikaans) is often advantageous.

Trainers can progress to roles such as Senior VET Trainer, Curriculum Developer with the NTA or NQF Council, or Assessor/Verifier for the Hospitality Sector Skills Committee. With further study — such as an NQF Level 7 qualification in Education or Training — they may qualify for leadership positions in TVET colleges or become registered NTA Lead Trainers responsible for mentoring new instructors across regions.

NTA-employed trainers receive statutory benefits including 20 days annual leave, sick leave in line with the Namibian Labour Act, and enrolment in the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF). Medical aid is not directly provided by NTA but many trainers access private schemes independently or through employer-supported group plans; contract-based trainers negotiate these terms individually with implementing partners such as TVET colleges or accredited private providers.

Applications are submitted via the NTA’s official website or advertised vacancies on the Namibian Government Gazette and platforms like JobMail Namibia, always including certified copies of qualifications, CV, and proof of NQA accreditation. Employers prioritise demonstrable hands-on culinary expertise in Namibian contexts — such as menu development using local ingredients or compliance with Namibian Food Control Regulations — and evidence of successful learner outcomes in previous training roles.