Questions and Answers
Are there employment opportunities at Namdeb?Namdeb offers a range of exciting, challenging and rewarding career opportunities. The company is committed to world-class standards in all aspects of its business and employment practices. If you are interested in working at Namdeb, please visit our Vacancies page.
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Where can I buy Namdeb diamonds?Namdeb markets its diamonds through the Diamond Trading Company in London. NamGem supplies a small percentage of its polished diamonds to Adrian & Meyer Jewellers in Windhoek (Tel +264 61 236 100).
Does Namdeb offer bursaries?Each year, Namdeb offers a limited number of bursaries to Namibian citizens who wish to study at Namibian or South African tertiary institutions in a mining-related field. Bursaries are determined by the company's operational needs, but are generally for the Mining, Engineering, Geology and Finance disciplines. The company also offers financial grants to Namibian citizens studying in any field, based on the financial needs of the student. Click here for more information about Namdeb bursaries and grants.
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How can I visit Oranjemund?Oranjemund is situated inside the Sperrgebiet (Diamond Area No 1), an area of restricted access. In terms of the Namibian Diamond Act, all visitors are required to have a Restricted Area Permit (formerly a Diamond Area Permit) before they may enter the town. Permits can be obtained by applying through a host person or business enterprise in Oranjemund. If you do not have a host in Oranjemund, please contact the Namdeb Security Department's Access Control section or the Namibian Police's Protected Resources Unit at Oranjemund for further guidance and advice. (Tel +264 63 232 596)
Please note that if you are granted access to Oranjemund Town, this does not automatically imply that you will be permitted into Namdeb's production, mining areas or sampling areas. Applicants must submit a Certificate of Good Conduct from their country of origin with their application forms, before this access can be granted. The Namibian Police's Protected Resources Unit or the Namdeb Security department at Oranjemund and Lüderitz will be able to furnish you with more details.
Should you wish to visit Elizabeth Bay Mine or Namdeb's Northern Areas operations, applications for security clearance can be submitted to the Namibian Police's Protected Resources Unit at Lüderitz (Tel +264 61 203 257).
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Are there business opportunities in Oranjemund?The Oranjemund Town Management Company supports and encourages business development in the town. Interested persons can enquire further via e-mail.
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Do you have a question that hasn't been answered here?If your question hasn't been answered here, please contact us via e-mail.
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