PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
RECRUITMENT INTO THE NAMIBIAN DEFENCE FORCE
The Namibia Defence Force (NDF) will recruit 1 500 new members in this financial year despite the government’s decision to freeze all unadvertised job positions until March 2026.
The Namibia Defence Force (NDF) is set to recruit an additional 1 500 members. This is according to a memorandum addressed to chief regional officers.
NDF spokesperson Colonel Peter Shilumbu confirmed to Windhoek Observer that regional governors will be officially informed next week.
The announcement comes shortly after the government revealed that it has frozen all position occupancy until March next year. Although the memo does not specify when the recruitment will begin, it notes that the process will take place during the 2025/26 financial year.
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Namibian Navy Recruitment 2025: NDF Application Form
Like other arms of the Namibian Defence Force, the Namibian Navy has unique qualifications for naval duty; therefore, applying entails a few stages. Here is a thorough how-to guide for applying:
Verify Eligibility Criteria:
Age: Usually in the range of 18 to 25 years old.
Nationality: A citizen of Namibia is required.
Education: at least a high school graduation or its equivalent. Extra credentials are beneficial, especially in the sciences and technical fields.
Health: You need to be in good physical and medical shape.
Criminal History: One shouldn’t have any prior offenses.
Obtain the application form here.
Application forms are accessible from Namibian Navy recruitment offices or, if they are available, can be downloaded from the Ministry of Defense’s official website.
- Fill out the application.Enter your personal information accurately in the application form.
Include all necessary paperwork, including certified copies of your identification, diplomas from your schools, and a certificate of medical fitness. - Send in the application:Send the filled-out application form along with the necessary paperwork to the stated recruitment office or as directed by the job posting.
- Get Ready for the Selection Procedure:A written exam, a physical fitness test, a medical examination, and an interview are usually part of the selection process. Make sure you are well-prepared for every step.
- Written Assessment:Those who make the short list will be asked to take a written exam that assesses general knowledge, basic literacy, and numeracy.
- Exam for Physical Fitness:After passing the written exam, candidates must pass a physical fitness test. Running, push-ups, sit-ups, and other exercises to measure physical stamina and strength are commonly included in this.
- Medical Assessment:After passing the physical fitness test, candidates will go through a comprehensive medical check to make sure they are in good health and shape.
- Conversation:Those who pass the medical exam will receive an invitation to an interview. At this point, the candidate’s motivation, fitness for naval duty, and comprehension of military responsibilities are evaluated.
- Background Verification:To make sure candidates have no criminal history or other difficulties that might prevent them from serving, a background check is done.
- Final Choice:A list of qualified candidates is created for the ultimate selection process. Notified of their selection, the chosen receive instructions on what to do next.
- Fundamental Training for the Military and Navy:After completing basic military training, selected individuals will go to specialized naval training. Naval discipline, tactics, physical fitness, seamanship, and other critical abilities are all covered in this training.
- Embracement into the Navy:Candidates are formally admitted into the Namibian Navy and assigned to their particular units or responsibilities upon successful completion of their training.It is recommended to visit the official Ministry of Defense website or get in touch with the Namibian Navy recruitment office directly for the most accurate and current information.
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