A large group of new apprentices begin with a 3-year training program at TransNamib

Last week, TransNamib hosted a large group of newly trained apprentices who completed their three-year technical training at the transportation company while doing their theory classes at the Windhoek Vocational Training Center.

Johnny Smith, CEO of TransNamib Apprentices join the company as she prepares to unpack an ambitious skills development framework. Smith believes his colossal parastatal recovery will be based on the training and development of its employees. In this regard, he invited new trainees to be open minded and naturally curious.

The group of 62 apprentices will be qualified as a car mechanic, electronics technician and general electrician. Fifteen young people will be recruited to equip the diesel engines.

The vocational training program is based on an agreement between the TransNamib Vocational Training Center and the Namibia Training Authority. TransNamib will host a new group of apprentices each year, working in conjunction with the training center to ensure that theoretical knowledge and technical skills are passed on to trainees over the three year period.

TransNamib stated the essentially technical nature of their business requires a body of competent employees to maintain its fleet of rolling stock, infrastructure and communications equipment.

"Education and vocational training are one of the key aspects highlighted and included in the Harambee Prosperity Plan. an integral part of national development plans and Vision 2030. It is therefore imperative that vocational training institutions establish a close relationship with the business world. Over the years, TransNamib has developed many trainees through apprenticeship programs where they have been recruited and absorbed in various sectors of the industry, from mining and manufacturing to manufacturing. to maintenance and production "

Training Authority. Ms. Dalia Mwiya, Head of Research Authority, expressed gratitude to the Vocational Training Center as a training institution and to TransNamib as a potential employer, to have participated in the launch of the pilot program.

TransNamib's Executive Director for Human Capital Webster Gonzo said, "As a company, we feel it's important that we hold the government's hand to make sure we're doing something to address the lack of skills in the country. This is the background of this process that began five years ago with discussions with the training authority. "

Caption: From left to right, Ms. Dalia Mwiya of the Namibia Training Authority, Mr. John Smith, Managing Director of TransNamib and Mr. Webster Gonzo, His Director of Human Capital, at the launch of a program Three-year training pilot for new apprentices.The event was held at the TransNamib Gammams Training Center in Windhoek.