Namdeb's primary training and development objective is to develop the Namibian people. The company is the second largest employer in Namibia, after the Government and therefore focuses on recruiting professional, dynamic, competent staff members into its organizational structure. The company has initiated the Namdeb Bursary Scheme, the In-Service Bursary Scheme and the Namdeb Grant Scheme to help develop Namibian citizens. These schemes support developing the Human capital of the country and contribute to Vision 2030. Namdeb Bursary Scheme The renowned Namdeb Bursary Scheme was first introduced in 1979. The scheme allows meritorious Namibian students the opportunity to receive tertiary education, in mining related disciplines, enabling them to fill positions within Namdeb. The Namdeb Bursary Scheme covers full academic fees (including tuition, accommodation, meals, traveling and incidental expenses). An interest-free computer loan is also available to the bursars.  As part of their business and practical training, bursars are required to spend eight weeks of vacation employment in Oranjemund every year. The annual intake of bursars in selected fields is directly linked to Namdeb's five-year labour forecast. By determining future Namdeb labour needs, the bursars are selected to compliment the business needs. The Namdeb Bursary Scheme offers meritorious students and Namdeb employees the opportunity to apply for a bursary in the following disciplines for the 2008 academic year:   ¨        Mechanical Engineering ¨        Electrical Engineering ¨        Control & Instrumentation Technicians ¨        Metallurgical Engineering ¨        Chemical Engineering ¨        Mining Engineering ¨        Geology   Requirements: §         Only Namibian citizens are eligible. §         A completed Namdeb Bursary Application form. §         Mathematics and Science on HIGCSE/Higher Grade will be a prerequisite for Science disciplines. §         Most recent examination results. §         Preference will be given to students in their final or honours year. §         Provisional acceptance at a tertiary institution for the appropriate field of study will be an advantage.   Please phone when faxing documentation to make sure they are received in a clearly legible condition. Also ensure that you fill in the forms as required with all the necessary documents attached. The Bursary Application forms can be obtained either from our Head Office, (10 Dr. Frans Indongo Str,  Namdeb Centre, Ground floor, in Windhoek), via our website www.namdeb.com  or at the Training and Development offices in Oranjemund. As per the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998, Namibian citizens from previously disadvantaged groups will enjoy preferential treatment. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.  Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Bursaries are advertised yearly during June/July. Click here to download the Namdeb Bursary Scheme application form. Click here to download the Namdeb Trade Bursary application form. In-Service Bursary Scheme The In-Service Bursary Scheme allows Namdeb employees with exceptional work performance to obtain tertiary qualifications through full-time studies, while still receiving partial salaries and other benefits. The In-Service Bursary Scheme is also in line with Namdeb's Affirmative Action and Succession Planning initiatives and attempts to improve the retention of skilled employees. Namdeb Grant Scheme The Namdeb Tertiary Grant Scheme is a means of awarding meritorious students assistance towards obtaining a tertiary education. The Scheme supports the Company’s business philosophy to provide assistance towards the upgrading of skills within Namibia. The Grant does not pay off the outstanding balance but merely assists towards payment of tuition fees.   Requirements:  Only Namibian citizens are eligible  Submit a completed Namdeb Grant Application form  Please note that there is a separate form for Namdeb Employee Dependants  Attach latest examination results and have a proven academic record  Attach proof that the student is currently registered at a recognized tertiary institution  Attach proof of an outstanding balance from the institution  Namdeb Employee Dependants have to provide proof of dependency (full birth certificate, medical aid etc)   Ensure that you fill in the forms as required and attach all the necessary documents. The Grant Application forms can be obtained from the Training and Development offices in Oranjemund, our Head Office, (10 Dr. Frans Indongo Street, Namdeb Centre, Ground floor, Windhoek) or via our website www.namdeb.com   As per the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998, Namibian citizens from previously disadvantaged groups will enjoy preferential treatment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.   Applications should be forwarded to: The Bursar Administrator      Human Resources Development P.O. Box 996        ORANJEMUND Fax:    + 264 63 235377 E-mail:   HR.Training@namdeb.com Namdeb Website: www.namdeb.com    Click here to download the Namdeb Grant Scheme application form for external applications.   Click here to download the Namdeb Grant Scheme application form for Namdeb permanent employee dependants only.