Namibian Defence Force Air Force Recruitment
NDF Air force Recruitment
NB. The Namibian Defence force is yet to commence its 2024-2025 recruitment. Below is the last recruitment conducted by NDF
The Air Force needs people with the following requirements:
a. Namibian Citizen.
b. 20 -40 years old
The Namibian Air Force has gone through transformation since its establishment in 1994 as NDF Air Wing. The Air Force drastically grew in terms of personnel and equipment. At the formation of the Air Wing, two squadrons were established namely: VR-1 SQN and Helicopter SQN. These squadrons formed up the basic operational structure of the Air Wing.
The Air Wing was commissioned into the Namibian Air Force by His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the then President of the Republic of Namibia and Commander-In-Chief of the Namibian Defence Force on the 13 March 2005 with retrospect to 23 June 2002.
Mission
The mission of the Namibian Air Force is to defend the territorial air space of Namibia, ensuring that it is respected at all times, participate in land and naval operations, and render support to Civil Authorities and Civil Power in peace and war time.
Vision
To project air power that is on par with the best in the region.
1. What are recruitment criteria to join the NDF?
The requirements for recruitment into the NDF have changed over a time. Since 1995 until recently, the requirements for academic qualifications were grade 10 and above for soldiers and Grade 12 and above for officers. However, these requirements were changed in 2015 due to the nature of contemporary warfare.
The Requirements Criteria are:
Subject to section 7(2) of the Defence Act (Act No.1 of 2002), no person is eligible for the enrolment in the Defence Force in a permanent or temporary capacity unless such person:
a.Is a Namibian citizen.
b. Is not less than 18 and not more than 25 years.
c. Has passed grade 12 having obtained the points as per advertisement.
d. Have no criminal record.
e. Meets the required standard of medical fitness determined by the Chief of the Defence Force for the mustering, service of duties for which he or she is about to be enrolled.
f. Has the other attributes and qualifications which in the opinion of the Chief of the Defence Force are required for his or her training or necessary for the execution of the duties or services which he or she may be required to perform.
The Chief of the Defence Force must assess the eligibility of every applicant for enrolment in the Defence Force and may in exceptional circumstances, when making such assessment relax the requirements concerning age, medical fitness and the educational requirements for permanent or temporary enrolment in the Defence Force.
From time to time, the Chief of the Defence Force may recruit candidates who may not necessarily meet requirements due to the directive from Cabinet (eg. Previous disadvantage community, marginalised community and children of the liberation struggle etc). Every time the Namibian Defence Force recruits, a new Recruitment Board is appointed to oversee the recruitment process. This is a quality assurance mechanism that ensures balance and equal representation of all 14 regions in Namibia.
The requirements are as such because, soldiers are expected to plan, lead and operate sophisticated weapons systems due to the constantly changing technologies. They are therefore not only operators of weapon systems but must also intelligently apply their minds to everything they are doing and the environment they are working in.
These challenges are even greater for Namibia because the NDF is a young defence force and as such it relies on assistance from other countries, in terms of specialised training or acquisition of military equipment. Members of the NDF are also expected to operate jointly with the soldiers of other nations in assistance of a neighbour or in Peace Support Operations. They are therefore expected to have the necessary training to enable them to operate effectively.
It must be understood that the NDF was not meant to provide employment, but it was established with a mission to “Defend the territorial integrity of the Republic of Namibia and protect its people and their properties”. The NDF can only accomplish this mission if it has the right human capital and material resources in place at the right time. Those who do not meet the requirements of the NDF are therefore advised and encouraged to try other fields of their choice and interests.
2. What are the criteria for promotion in the NDF?
Promotion in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is done in accordance with the criteria set in the Namibian Defence Force Personnel Policies. There are two categories of servicemen in the military: commissioned and non-commissioned officers. As such criteria in terms of their promotion differ in some instances. According to the NDF Promotion Policy, promotion is governed by the following criteria:
(1) Recommendation. To qualify for the next rank, a commissioned or non-commissioned officer must be recommended for promotion in his/her annual confidential report.
(2) Military Qualifications. These will differ between each Arm of Service (Namibian Army, Air Force and the Navy) and will include passing applicable qualification courses stipulated in the NDF Promotion Policy.
(3) Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant. When an officer successfully completes 18 months service in the rank of Second Lieutenant, he or she is automatically promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. An officer who fails to reach the necessary standard whilst in the rank of Second Lieutenant is to be discharged from the Service.
(4) Promotion Examinations. Promotion examinations are to be undertaken from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain and from Captain to Major. Promotion from the rank of Major upwards is to be by selection.
(5) Age. An officer/soldier should be within the stipulated age bracket for promotion.
(6) Selection. Although qualified and recommended, an officer/soldier must be selected for promotion. Selection will depend on the availability of vacant posts. Officers and Soldiers have no right to automatic promotion. They are to be selected/promoted by Officers/Soldiers Selection/Promotion Boards.
(7) Other Standards. An officer/ soldier is to meet the minimum standards in military qualifications, education, medical and personal fitness stipulated in the NDF Promotion Policy.
It is also recommendable for you to read and understand the NDF Promotion Policy instead of being mislead.
3. Why should MOD get a big share of the budget?
The MOD needs to be adequately funded to carry out its entrusted mandates of defending the territorial integrity and national interests of the Republic of Namibia its people and their properties without compromising the situation.
To maintain this undertaking, the MOD needs to capacitate the Namibian Army, Air Force and Navy to ensure that they are well equipped with modern armament and skilled personnel.
In terms of training, the MOD needs sufficient budget commitment to cater for training needs which comes at a high cost. Specifically NDF need rejuvenate the force with new members, train serving members to be on par with contemporary warfare to secure the country.
Servicing and maintenance of armaments such as aircraft, military vessels, and vehicles are too costly
Contact Us
Private Bag 13307
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel: +264 61 2049111
Col Petrus Shilumbu
Head of Public Relations
Tel: +264 61 2042109
Fax: +264 61 2042106
Cell: +264 811401884
Lt Col Tangeni Shikomba
SO1 Technical & Productions
Tel: +264 61 2042471
Fax: +264 61 2042106
Cell: +264 811271027
Martin Tomas
Chief Public Relations Officer
Tel: +264 61 2042216
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Cell: + 264 812440626
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My name is Sipipa Lispa Nepemba from Kavango west, Nkurenkuru town, I have a grade 10 Certificate with 25 points in 6 subjet and grade 12 certificate, i also have a diploma in office administration and I have 5 years working experience as a security guard will I qualify for NDF ? my contact number is 0818712660/0812443177
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Hi. I have a grade 12 Certificate with 35 points, and i have a Private Pilot License PPL and a Radio License, Can i Apply for Pilot Job in the air force? if yes, Where must i Send my Application.?
when are you recruiting for this year 2018
When NDF recruiting
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I am a pastor having a in Theology am 34 years and I want to join Air Force am I qualified…? and if yes when is the recruitment take place….?
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When NDF is going to recruit?
Im a 21 years old male and i want to join NDF air force. My requirements, 21 points in five, symbols in subjects , English F, Oshindonga L3, Mathematics D, Physical science C and a D in Geography.
Martin, you are eligible to join the NDF
I am Trasisu Nelson 20 years old guy I passed grade 10 and I have a grade 12 certificate with 22 points in six and a E in English,,,I am willing to work and join either NAVY, AIR FORCE / NDF I did social science with History, all i want is to save my country NAMIBIA from world war and other terrorisms contact 0814723953/trasisunelson@gmail.com
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When is the due date for the advert?
Paulus, dates for the NDF recruitment 2018 is yet to be specified. Kindly check back
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Yes Warren, you are eligible for recruitment into the Namibian Air Force
I’m 28 and have two diplomas in education
Calicious, you are eligible for recruitment.
I have 25 points in 5 subjects grade 12 with F in English. I have N2 in Electrical General and now I am currently doing N3 in Electrical General. Am I qualified to apply and when?
Paulina, you must upgrade your english score to at least an E
Hi. I’m having 22points in grade 12. I’m 24 years. Can that make me qualify for the intake?
David, NAMPOL requires 25 points at grade 12 , and you must be at least 25 years of age. Exceptions are however occasionally made. You can apply.
Thank you
Hi, I’m Simon I’m 29 years old, having 18 point in grd 10, and I’m a strangle kid.
Am I qualify to be recruited?
Simon, unfortunately you do not meet the requirements.
Hi’ I’m Rauha Kamati and I under go NYS training,would like to join army in ndf.have 23 points n grade 10
Rauha, you must have grade 12 qualification with at least 25 points.
But a documentary about the air force that I watched stated that I should be at least 18 years and older with a c symbol in both English,math and physics and I only have two in physics and English..having said that my question to you is as follows,,is the military science course specifically the airfoce available in the Zambezi Region because that’s where I reside and if so what are the admission requirements?
I am 19 years of age turning 20 next year and I want to know if it is possible to apply online for the Aviation Training Centre under the 15th wing of the Namibian air force,,,. I am currently upgrading physical science and Mathematics now and I have a C symbol in English,,. Am I eligible for recruitment next year?
No Elgar, the NDF demands applicants to be at least 25 years of age at the time of application
Iam having 26 point in 6 subject with an E symbol in English izt possible fr m to apply?
I’m 28 years is that information true and whn is the due date to apply
Hilen, this recruitment has already passed. Next intake is scheduled for next year
hi am turn 24 this year and have grade 12 with 24 points and i want to join air force, my question is this,am i qualified to join air force, if yes when is the recruitment and where will i find the the application form?
Niilo, you must be at least 25 years old, and have a total of 25 points
Hi I am confused as to the minimum age required to join the air force, on the above mentioned requirements it states the minimum age is 20-40 and yet now its specified to be 25… So would a 20 year old that exceeds the minimum grade 12 requirements be eligible to join the air force or any other body of the NDF ?
JuDon, 20 year olds are eligible for recruitment. Persons above the age of 40 are not. Thus an applicants must be AT LEAST 20 years old and at most 40 years old.
I am 23 years old with 32 points, I wanted to know if I can apply for this years recruitment? And when can I apply?
Pumulo, the next recruitment is scheduled for 2018
Good Morning
I would please like to know when the shortlist will be in the news paper?
Chantelle, the List is Likely to be released within June – July
As to when is NDF recruitment?
John, the NDF recruitment is scheduled for next year
I am 33 years of age, I have grade 12 certificate, I am having hospitality certificate and I am doing the part of health to dealing with people doing TB , I want to join air force recruitment, can I fit?
When ndf recruit?
ONESMUS, NDF is yet to schedule a day for recruitment.
when is ndf recruiting again?
I have grade 12 25 points and i can even weld…can i be accpeted
Yes Sydney. You are eligible for recruitment.
When will the NDF be officially recruiting this year?
Hi i am 25 terning 26 years of age and i whant to apply for the namibian air force and i am from walvis bay i have safety,first aid,incident and axident,fire fighting and working at hights where can i go and apply here is my number if you whant to contact me 0817554668 milton.
Hi i am 25 terning 26 years of age and i whant to apply for the namibian air force and i am from walvis bay i have safety,first aid,incident and axident,fire fighting and working at hights where can i go and apply here is my number if you whant to contact me 0817554668 milton is my name…
Milton, the NDF hasnt officially announced any recruitment for this year. You are however eligible for recruitment.
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I thank you……….
I’m 19 years old with 36 point and I want to join the air force but you guys have limited my opportunity
You must be at least 25 years of age Promise.
My question is, I want to apply for a Cook but I am 44 years old?
Unfortunately Johanna, you must not exceed 40 years of age.
hi…when will there be recruitments again?
Thusnelde, the next recruitment is scheduled for next year.
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