Vacancy – Ongwediva Town Council (External Advertisement)
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified external candidates for appointment on the establishment of council.
Position Details
- Department: Planning and Technical Services
- Division: Technical Services
- Position: Technical Services Officer (1 Post)
- Grade: C4
- Reporting To: Senior Manager – Planning and Technical Services
Main Purpose of the Position
To plan, coordinate, and control all operations of the water distribution, waste water and transport sections, and to provide expert advice and guidance to staff in the respective sections, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery with respect to operation and maintenance of council services.
Key Performance Areas
- Planning, budgeting, and advice
- Water Distribution & Waste Water, Roads, Electricity Distribution, Civic Buildings
- Transport
- Staff Management & Administration
- Municipal projects
Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience Requirements
- Diploma in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, municipal) NQF Level 5
or Certificate in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, municipal) NQF Level 5 - Diploma in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, municipal) NQF Level 6
or Certificate in Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, municipal) NQF Level 6 would be an advantage - At least 4 years’ experience in the engineering fields,
of which at least 2 years should have been in a supervisory capacity
Legal Requirements
- Driving licence code CE
- Must be a Namibian citizen
- No criminal record (attach certified copy of conduct not older than six (6) months)
Remuneration Package
- Basic Salary: N$340,231.08 per annum
- Housing Benefit: 20% of basic salary if staff member does not have a housing bond,
or 40% if staff member has a housing bond (terms and conditions apply) - Transport Allowance: N$10,512.00 per annum
Council Contributions
- Medical Aid Fund: 90% of the total premium
- Pension Fund: 21.7% of the basic salary
- Social Security: 50% of the total contribution
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the Council’s employment application form in full.
Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.
Application forms are obtainable on the Council’s website:
www.ongwediva.com.na
Applications must include:
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of educational qualifications
- Certified copies of Qualification Evaluation from NQA indicating NQF levels
- Certified copy of Namibian Identity Card
- Certified copy of a valid Driving Licence
- Recent Certificate of Conduct (not older than six months)
- References or testimonials from current/previous employers
Submission Address
The Human Resources Division
Ongwediva Town Council
Corner of Mandume Ndemufayo Rd / Dr. Libertine Amadhila Street
Private Bag 5549, Ongwediva
Enquiries
Mr. Mathew Mbombo or Ms. Reader Hilongwa
Tel: 065 – 233700
Important Dates
Advertisement Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2026 at 17H00
NB: Racially disadvantaged persons, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fax or email applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
