NB. The Namibian Defence force is yet to commence its 2024-2025 recruitment. Below is the last recruitment conducted by NDF
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
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Windhoek
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SO1 Technical & Productions
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evening, i am atjihe muhingua kapepu, i am 23 years old and i got 21 points in grade 11 in 2021, i am currently working at hungry lion but i need a better job because i love to work hard, im a hard worker.. my contact number is 0816947194, please
Good afternoon I am Makayi , i hold a grade 12 with 27 points in 6 subjects and Grade 10 with 32 points. I am keen to join Navy force. my contact ;0813922866/0818032699 or to my email; vicentemakayi@gmail.com
Thanks
My name is Zelma Antanga and I would so love to join the NDF. I am 23 years of age and would love to join my father’s footsteps and it would be an honor for me to be the defender of the nation please keep me in consideration. I may not have the requirements but I have the heart and passion and I would die fighting for the country which I call my mother land.
I Amunyela Damian 28 age and am willing to join the navy force with grade 10 26 points. My contact number 0812878928.
I am festus Gabriel and am willing to apply for ndf because It have been my dream since when I was young !!!
I am Vistorina Halwendo. Im 20 years old and im willing to join the navy i got 38 points in grade 12 and a level 3 in english.
Dear Sir/Madam
My name is Mulundu Festus and I’m a 21 year old with grade 11 certificate with better symbol in English but I’m very interested and l love navy force and i am willing to learn just to do what i love what must i do?
I am Muronga Andreas i am 22 years old, i have a grade 10 certificate with 21points,, i’m willing to join NDF , I’m a trustworthy person an hardworking
0816555633
Dear Sir/Madam
My name is Paulus Petrus,I have 21 years old.I have a grade 11 certificate with 18 points and I really want to join NDF, I am a hardworking person an I will make sure I do my job as usual .
Got more information on my contact:0815623328
Dear Sir/Madam
My name is Paulus Petrus,I have 22 years old.I have a grade 11 certificate with 18 points and I really want to join NDF, I am a hardworking person an I will make sure I do my job as usual .
Got more information on my contact:0815623328
I am ilukena mowa Peter ,I have 24 points in grade 11 and a better E symbol in English,I really want to join air Force and contact me at 0814996385 and I am 20 years old,thank you
Air Force or navy
I am Joseph mukuve having 34 points in grade 10 and 29 points in grade 12 interested to join NDF .. 0812306068 a 23 years!!!
Good afternoon Sir/Madam
I’m Malcolmax Mulunga, a 22 years old strong gentleman….. 27 points in my matric….Currently staying in Windhoek….I would really to join NDF..
MY DETAILS WHERE YOU CAN CATCH ME IN A SECOND:+264816495820
+264818633725
I thank you…..
A GOOD DAY TO OUR COUNTRY PROTETOR. I AM KEEN TO JOIN NAVY I HAVE 27 POINTS IN FIVE SUBJECTS. ENGLISH E,MATH D,GEOGRAPH C AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE A. 24 YEARS OLD
A GOOD DAY TO OUR COUNTRY PROTETOR. I AM KEEN TO JOIN NAVY I HAVE 27 POINTS IN FIVE SUBJECTS. ENGLISH E,MATH D,GEOGRAPH C AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE A.
Dear sir/madam
I am Mbendeka Roberts,I have always wanted to be part of the team in protecting the Nation from am Early age..thise might be my opportunity.i have 26 points in grade 12,level 3 certificate in Automotive Mechanic and am 27 years old.
Email: robertsmbendeka2@gmail.com
Cel:0817034430
Am hangula a 24 years old man, i am interested to join NDF i have a grade 10 JSC with 29 points and a grade 12 NSSC with 18 points am really interested contact 0812899506
Am hangula a 24 years old man, i am interested to join NDF i have a grade 10 JSC with 29 points and a grade 12 NSSC with 18 points am really interested
I am Ipanda Paulus I iam 22 years old, I have 29 points in grade 12 and I have my driving license. I would please like to join your NDF team as it is my life career and help my self with life circumstances. Any clarity please don’t hesitate to contact me on my cellphone number; +264818517100 and my email address; paulusipanda19@gmail.com
Good day Navy staffs. I am Petrus M. A, I am a student at University of Since and Technology doing Bachelor of Accounting. Since then, I’m struggling with the school fee and also accommodation. It will be my life joy to join this great organization. Kindly contact me for more details
Petruspopiefoster123@gmail.com
Dear Sir or Madam with great respect to all men and women in the Namibian Defense Force, I congratulate the force for the wonderful work they do to keep peace and stability on our Namibian soil.
I am a 26 year old Nambenovandu Ngurungunda and with to join the force more likely or particularly the Navy. I am a holder of a grade 12 certificated and also did advance digital media at NUST.
My contact details are 0815478002\0812641711
ngurungundanambenovandu@gmail.com
I am Gabriel Shihepo and I am willing to join NAVY.I have 27 points with D in Math and English grade 11
I am Gabriel Shihepo and im willing to join the navy military .I have 27 points with D in math and English grade 11
Hello, I Bertha N Anyula I have a will on NDF recruitment for this year, I have a grade 12 certificate with 26 points in six subjects and E symbol in english, will you able to recruit me?
All the Best to You Bertha!!
I am Mutendewa Gift,I am willing to join the NDF I have 23 points in grade ten and I am 26 years old my contact number 0817177063
I am a 30 year old female studying at university of Namibia but I’m struggling with funding so I intend to join the NDF instead. Contact me 0814765967
I hamphery MS i have 29 points with E in english grade 10 certificate am interested to join navy contact me 0817056554
I’m ndjipua nguvauva ,,I’m 21years old ,,I will like to be part of ,,ndf ,,it has been my dream ,,contact 0816080771..please
Dear Sir/Madam I am a 21 year old young men having a grade 12 certificate with 29 points. Am willing to join and fullfil my dream of becoming a soldier. Am looking forward to hear from you. 0814411273/ paulushaggai44@gmail.com
THANK YOU
I am K Matias have Grade 12 certicate 25 points C in Math D in English i also hold a level 2 in plumbing and pipe fiiting contact me on 0812172676 for more information please
Am a 20 year old female with 26 points in grade 12 of 2020… I would also like to join the army… Contact me at 0816704384
I am Rudolf, a male, am willing to join NDF, being part of Namibian Defense Force, have been my dream,, please contact me on 0818475063
WHEN NDF IS RECRUITING?
My name is Yunus am 20 years old and willing to join n serv the Navy Academy
My name is Yunus am 20 years old and willing to join n serv the Navy Academy I have 24 points with c in English n e in math
My name is Andreas. I am 21 years old and l have 16 points in grade 12 .. I am interested in joining the navy
UNAM student doing Education.
Grade 10 41 points
Grade 12 37 points
I’m doing Education just because I have no other option, wanted to do Law but apparently I did Science instead of Social in High school.
I’m more in law enforcement and I think I should get in Army .
Kindly waiting for response .
Is ndf requirementing this year 2021
Hi i have a certificate grade 12 and 3 years expierence in CCTV monitoring with police clearance how do i join to be part of the Namibian Navy recruitment programme
Im having 19 points and an E in English NSSCO grade 11 want to do navy…
i’m 20 years can i be accepted?
if yes my number 0813654364
dear sir/madam i’m jeconia i got 25 points in grade 12 and i’d like to join NDF pls let me know when you are recruiting….thank you
Good day. I have grade 12 with 38 points and D English. There’s No money to pay my tertiary education. Please I need a Job.
Good day..Im having grade 12 with 26 points E English.specialist in brass especially the trumpet..i need job pls I’m struggling alot
Hello !can I apply if I have JSC with 11 points??
I MUYUNDA Iam having 23years old having 23poits Grade 10 old curriculum ,hope you are doing fine Sir/Madam, Iam not happy course the struggle Iam having is heavy kindly assist my family (me) to be some one in life Iam working in a security no school no choice working a better job in my love I will save my nation , family ,and people living nearby,thank you….
I am ready to join once the recruitment open please Iam having 23points grade 10 with E symbol in English ,,2018 I failed 2019 I upgraded I was having F in English,help me if possible Iam suffering alot
I am turning 20 this year and i have my grade certificate with 23 points and my grade 12 with 15 points will i be able to join .
I have 30 points in grade 11 NSSCO new curriculum, E in English, do I still qualified for Navy or Army?
Grade twelve with 5 experience on brick lay
I’m Antonio I’m 20 years old turning 21 in June.I am a diesel and petrol mechanic currenttly l work at BMW,but I’m interested in joining the Navy in the field as a fighter and a part time mechanic…
I’m 21 and I have 32 points in grade 9 ,2019 and I also have 17 points in grade 10 2020 due to corona I’m doing pure science that’s phiscs,biology,chemistry and I want to apply in navy 2021 can I apply?
I’m complete grade 10 with 16 points in 2018 and 2019 I’m going back to grade 9 and I’m pass with 32 points now can I apply in navy with grade 9 or I apply with my 2020 grade 10 results
I have a grade 10 certificate with 28 points, Grade 12 certificate with 15 points and Automecanic certificate Level 1,can Navy be able to give me a career?
Do you maby have an email?
I am 25 years old I hve grade 10 with 22 points I am Interested to…..
Dear Sir/Madam I am 24 years old with grade 12 15 points when NDF recruit again 2018? inform me pls i want to apply.
Im 24 year old I have ICT certicate and business administration I don’t how to apply online contact me 0818332369 or 0817569097
Am upgrade my abject fo grade 12 is it good for me to apply in August in order fo me not to find hard time to apply when I pass final??
Good Day sir/Madam. Is there a possibility for a trainee who did office administration level 3 be recruited in the Namibian Defence Force, having 25 points, 26 years old pls?
2nd : When are you recruiting ?
Can i still apply with a grade 9 record if my school from 2009 does not have my records of higer grades anymore,?
Can i apply with a grade 9 school record if my grade 10 and 12 records from 2009 are not found by my old school
Can i apply with a grade 9 record of school if my school does not find my records of higer grade in 2009
I am 22 years old with 15point grade 12 will the NDF accepted me with tht points…?
are the applications for Navy come out yet for this year 2018
Hi good day i have a degree in electrical but my passion was always to work for the navy, i am a good swimmer too, kindly send me the application form for the navy to junhior05@gmail.com
When is the due date for this and where to submit?
19 years old but turning,, ,20 next year just in the early months… Have a grade ten certificate with 38 points c grade in English and have grade 12 certificate with 32 points c grade in English and very much interested in navy force? Please
I am a chef with level 3 cooking certificate plus experience behind me and wanted to apply For a chef job if available.
I have 33 points. 28 points in 5 but I’m willing to learn. No further experience. Will I get a chance in navy.?
When is the navy recruitment taking place this year? Currently doing my welding course that I will finish this year in August.. I am also a code 2 scuba diver..
Hollow sir/madam I want to join navy when is the recruiting?
I HAVE FAILED GRADE 12 AN I HAVE MY LEVEL 1 PASS FROM VTC CAN I ABLE TO APPLY FOR ARMY.I AM 23 YAERS OLD
I have 32points in grade 12. I want to apply for plumber or electrician in Navy..I have good experience in plumbing as well in electricity works but I don’t have any institution diploma is such posts..am I qualify?
Hasn’t the applications for Navy come out yet?
I have 17 point grade12 and 24 years old.l love navy force and i am willing to learn just to do what i love what must i do
i want to apply sir, madam iam having 25 points nd iam 25yrs .when is NDF recruiting pls?
Warren, the NDF will recruit in 2018.
Good day! I want to know when is your ministry recruiting,?
I am TRASISU NELSON I have 22 points with an E in English grade 12 iam kindly asking for your faith and kindness to admit me in either NDF, NAVY ,POLICE I did social science as a field of study with History,,, I want and am ready to protect NAMIBIAN NATION and its PROPERTIES contact 0814723953/trasisunelson@gmail.com
Am 25 years and am already in the army, i have got 28 points in six subject including science and D in English and 25 in five,however i would like to join the navy. how am i supposed to join or to transfer from the army to the navy?
Sam, you can apply to transfer from the army to the navy.
Hi, I am moses, 25years of age, with 24 points in 6 subs, D in english. have an advanced diploma in tourism and business studies level 6 and ICDL certificate. am i eligible to apply in the navy next year?
Yes Moses, you are eligible to apply for Navy recruitment.
I am studying to be an electrician at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology and i will complete my study in 2018 and i want to join Navy.
Will be there any recruitment in 2018?
Yes Lennis, recruitment is expected in 2018
Is there any recruitment from the defence force this year? If any can you email me the requirements and where to submit my application on the following address: r.r.sooabeb@gmail.com.
No Romario, there shall be no recruitment for this year
am a boy of 19 years old whu dd social scnce course complted with 26 points then am willing to be a navy… thn wat must i do now !
Mathias, you will have to wait till you are at least 25 years of age.
Has recruitment still not started?
Yes Andrew, NDF has still not begun recruitment
Where to get application forms and when to apply for Namibia navy
Max, application forms can be obtained at any government institution.
I have a certificate in Enrolled Nurse could have use it to apply for navy I love to be a navy
Yes Batista. You can
Ohhh thanks alot inform us plzzz when you will need applicant’s I’m welling to join my dream team Navy.!!!!!
i have a grade 10 certificate with 30 points and a grade 12 certificate with 20 points.Do I qualify to apply for NDF if the vaccances will be available this year 2021? please may you send me an email thank you.
I have 24 points in grade 12 ,D in English with advanced diploma in office administration from international training college lingua can I be employed
Martha, NDF requires a 25 points and you must be at least 25 years of age
Am studying electronics in vocational
Can you recruit me?
Yes Pataka, you are eligible. You must however be 25 years or older and be of good standing.
When can I apply for the navy
Maddy, the NDF is yet to schedule dates for recruitment. Kindly check back
I have a grade 12 certificate with good points
Daniel, you must have at least 25 points to be eligible
When is th Closing Date of Application?
Calvin, NDF hasnt begun recruitment.
i have a certificate in crarinet and Trumpet for two years both,of this course…what if my requirement of grade 12 are very weak?
You’re doing the right thing. …Well done NDF
I am a University student doing education year 3. I obtained 25 points and a E symbol in English (garde 12) than I did English excess course with UNAM. Yet my interest is to do nautical but I have fear about funding. My request is if it is possible for me to go direct with the ministry of NDF (nautical navy). The navy notification button is taking me to gateway.
I am Eino Kambinda I am willing to join the nevy.. I am 22 years and I got 30 points in grade 10 and I got 23 points in grade 12. I’m doing electrical and electronic engineering,.. but I’m to join the recruitment My contact number is 0818171530