The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) and the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) to provide Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) trainees with structured workplace learning while supporting the maintenance of public health facilities across Namibia. The partnership, in which state-owned TVET centres play a key implementation role, enables TVET trainees to undertake supervised maintenance work at public hospitals, clinics, and health centres as part of their formal training.
Signed in December 2025, the agreement will be implemented at public health facilities across all regions of Namibia – beginning with pilot sites – and will run for an initial period of five years. The initiative addresses two national priorities at once: strengthening practical skills development for young Namibians and improving the upkeep of public healthcare infrastructure.
The collaboration is grounded in Namibia’s Work Integrated Learning Policy and national skills development strategies, which emphasise the importance of bridging theory and practice. Through structured placements, trainees at the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 3 and above (see chart* below), or certified TVET students in relevant fields (e.g. plumbing, electrical work, masonry, painting, welding, air conditioning, floor tiling, joinery etc.) will be deployed under qualified supervision, supported by safety measures, quality assurance systems, and joint monitoring mechanisms. As such the agreement is expected to provide TVET trainees with meaningful, supervised workplace experience, improve maintenance and functionality of public health facilities, enhance youth employability and artisan skills and strengthen inter-ministerial cooperation in support of national development goals.
By aligning TVET training with real public-sector needs, the programme reinforces the relevance, quality, and employability outcomes of vocational and technical education. Speaking after the signing of the MOA, the NTA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Erick Fundula Nengwanya, said: “This partnership is a practical example of TVET working for Namibia and shows how skills development can directly support national service delivery. By placing TVET trainees in real work environments, we are strengthening their employability while contributing to the maintenance of vital public health infrastructure.”
*Chart: National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels:
Source: Namibia Qualifications Authority
