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Whilst Namibia gained its freedom in 1990, it is a pity that our freedom has given flourishing opportunities to unwanted criminal activities This remark was made by Paul Fisher (Goodwill Ambassador for Turn Back Crime Campaign Erongo Region) during the recent opening of the Yianni Savva Police Station. See Page 4

Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Ports Authority, Bisey Uirab, during Namport’s first ever bursary day. See Page 5

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Widow Carol-Ann Möller bade her last farewell to her husband Hans at a touching funeral service on Sunday and is seen here with her two daughters. (Photo Jenny's Pictures)

Fines for Illegal Carol-Ann says her “Heavy Dumping await” final Goodbye Donna Collins

A fitting memorial service, at the Swakopmund Cemetary on Sunday, saw family members and friends of the late Captain Hans Jörg Möller say their final goodbye to a man so greatly admired, as he was laid to rest in front of some 300 mourners in attendance. His grieving widow, Carol-Ann Möller,

and their two beautiful girls (aged six and four) were surrounded by an abundance of compassion and kind words during the emotional proceeding which, according to Rita Sowden ( Carol-Ann’s mother), has put just one part of this unbearable chapter behind them. The aftermath of one of Walvis Bay's most violent armed robberies last month, which ended in Hans being gunned down

in his home by armed thugs during the night whilst his wife was viscously attacked, has left the community reeling. Nampol acted swiftly in detaining five suspects across the country, who appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrates court on charges of murder, attempted murder, house breaking with the intent to rob and armed robbery. The men were remanded in custody until August 2 for further Continued on Page 3

Maria Davel-Wallis

Fines of up to N$100 000 await those in and around Swakopmund, who make themselves guilty of illegal dumping. The General Manager: Health Services, at the Swakopmund Municipality, Clive Lawrence, has warned that there will be no mercy for those caught in the act. He says the Municipality of Swakopmund has recently adopted a Solid Waste Management Policy, that includes

policy regarding illegal dumping, that now gives inspectors the right to fine guilty parties – and they will not hesitate to do so. Lawrence’s warning comes in the wake of a bevy of complaints received from Ocean View and Mile 4 residents about illegal dumping next to the Henties Bay Road that has been causing huge problems with flies, and “flying plastics” when the wind blows. “We cannot stand the flies – it Continued on Page 3

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“Open your Heart, and your Hands" Kosmos 94.1 calls for help for Namibia’s drought victims

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Herbst as he appears in the video Maria Davel-Wallis The CEO of Namibian Private Commercial Radio Station, Kosmos 94.1, Kolie van Coller, has called upon each and every Namibian to assist in their drive against Poverty which will take place on the morning of 15 July. "Bread for my Brother” – as media and broadcast veteran Kolie van Coller has called the charity project is a very strong drive. In Windhoek, more than 50 street corners have been sponsored by different businesses and groups who wanted to alleviate the pain and suffering of their fellow Namibians. Van Coller has told the Namib Independent that Kosmos 94.1 believes in giving back to the Namibian community – therefore they have been involved in community projects for years – with joint community projects like Copps 94.1, Top Taxi and Roadwatch they have been trying to make a difference. At Christmas they have hosted “the longest Christmas table in Africa, for 1500 children.” The latest community project stems from a vision of Kolie Van Coller, who acted upon it immediately. The song “Hillbrow” of Johannes Kerkorrel played a major role – Van Coller got the green light from Kerkorrel’s

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son, to change the lyrics and use the tune in his project, in which he has taken hands with the Red Cross in Namibia, and with well-known Walvisbaai vocal artist, ChixPaul Herbst, who recorded the song. Shortly afterwards, a video came to light, that has become a great hit since. It can be viewed on Kosmos 94.1’s Facebook page. The song has since also been used as theme music for the ad campaign connected to the drive of 15 July from 06:00 to 08:00. The Minister of Poverty Eradication, Dr Zephania Kameeta, is the patron of the project and has also expressed his delight to be involved. Several coastal businesses – from Walvis Bay as well as Swakopmund – have also indicated their willingness to sponsor a street corner and be part of the drive on 15 July, and they have challenged other

businesses to also get involved. Every member of the community who wants to help make a difference to the lives of Namibians and who wants to help the poor and drought-stricken in our country, can on 15 July between 06:00 and 08:00 in the morning, go to one of the sponsored street corners and donate clothes, shoes, blankets, tinned and other non-perishable foods, from where it will be collected and distributed nationally by the Red Cross. Van Coller says the Red Cross has been co-opted to ensure that donations in whichever form get distributed correctly. Kosmos 94.1 will also monitor the process. Van Coller has urged Namibians to open their hearts and hands, and to help realise the ideal of a Namibian House where no member goes hungry or is, or feels, forgotten.

becomes completely intolerable,” one of the residents complained, while another one told us that they sometimes would find a heap of empty plastic containers, mostly bottles, brought there by the East wind. Lawrence says they’ve been receiving such complaints over a substantial period, and have tried everything to ensure that ample space and infrastructure is available for better regulated waste management. With the adoption of the plan, the municipality will now also have legal means to curb the problem and punish those who do not want to stay within the law. “People have a well-managed, free dumping site available only half a kilometre from where they dump their waste illegally – we have been trying to be pro-active and accommodating – and although many do the right thing, a huge contingent of residents from each and every suburb of Swakopmund, yes, even the most affluent ones, have been dumping their waste at the old landfill site illegally.” The Namib Independent visited the illegal dumping site a couple of weeks ago, after receiving several complaints, to find a huge board at the site stating clearly that dumping there is illegal. “The results of the unwarranted waste disposal in Swakopmund can clearly be observed along the C34 road behind the DRC en route to Henties Bay as well as the B2 en route to Windhoek,” Lawrence remarked. “Visible litter along the roads is the tip of the iceberg, compared to litter blown kilometres into the desert environment affecting other nearby towns. Several interventions have been employed by the municipality, including fencing off of the municipal landfill site to prevent the wind blowing waste into the surrounding areas. However, it was later discovered that the waste originates from the residential areas and not the landfill site. Although the municipality provides waste management services within these residential areas, the problem of littering continues.” Lawrence says they have decided to first put up noticeboards carrying a warning that certain sites are illegal dumping sites – they want to warn the public before they start fining residents and others who make themselves guilty of illegal dumping. Swakopmund has been running a programme, Project Shine, since 2007, in an effort to promote “cleanliness, recycling and contributing to the social upliftment within the Swakopmund community.” When the Swakopmund Mayor,

Paulina Ndahafa Nashilundo, launched the 2016 Project Shine, she said, “I cannot over emphasize the importance of keeping our environment clean, but it will help nothing if it does not come from within us to make a positive change and therefore it is a joy to see that the project engages local communities, schools, the youth and sports groups. “Namibian citizens we all have a responsibility towards the cleanliness of our environment. That is why today I want to urge citizens of Swakopmund to join the Municipality in making Swakopmund a world class clean city, which we can be proud of. “It begins with you, at our homes, schools and workplaces. Encourage others to change and become a friend, and become an eco-mate to the environment. We as Swakopmunders have an image to protect and a reputation to keep up with, we are known as one of the cleanest towns in Namibia.” Lawrence says the principal aims of the Waste Management Policy and the main objectives of the Swakopmund Council are: 1. To improve the quality of life of all Swakopmund residents and visitors by encouraging the avoidance, reduction, re-use and recycling of waste to eliminate any environmental impacts associated with waste generation and waste handling. 2. To develop mechanisms to encourage the private sector to enter into solid waste management (SWM) operations, and to formally connect the public and private sectors towards improving the effectiveness and efficiency management of waste. 3. To identify responsibilities of Council, stakeholders and residents to ensure: a. A clean environment b. The collection and/or transport of waste to appropriate waste facilities c. Processing or treatment of waste for recycling and re-use if possible 4. To promote a sense of responsibility through environmental education and environmental awareness programmes. 5. To provide an effective service at an economically acceptable rate. 6. To ensure fair cost norms (framed by the availability of funds, and as per the Municipal Tariffs) And, lastly, 7. To establish the Integrated Waste Management Plan of the Council, based on waste minimization and sound socio-economic and environmental principals. Fines for illegal dumping will vary between N$ 300.00 and N$ 100 000.00.

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He said it was worrying to note that some of the suspects who have been arrested for this crime are common offenders, and are on bail for other murder crimes, which is a sign that people are being released to go and cause more havoc in society. “The Swapo Party in Walvis Bay therefore asks the Government, both central, and local authority, to immediately intervene and return order and security to the business sector and the community at large for the Port City of Walvis Bay,” said Nambombola. He said it is understood that some neighborhood watches have stopped operating in Walvis Bay. “The neighborhood watches are needed and they should work with the police and other security agencies, and we must have the police and all these security agencies present in all our streets, to protect and maintain peace and order in this country,” he said. All five suspects in Möller's murder case have been arrested and are in custody and their case was scheduled for the 2nd August following their first appearance in the Walvis Bay Magistrate Court last month.

Swapo condemns Möller murder All Swapo's Districts in Walvis Bay have condemned the killing of wellknown businessman and resident of the town Hans-Jörg Möller (50), who died after he was shot during an armed robbery at his home in the early hours of the 17th of June. Mr Möller was shot in the stomach whilst trying to protect his family from the alleged robbers and he died in hospital in Swakopmund the following day. His wife, Carol-Ann Sowden Möller (48), was badly assaulted during the incident. Last week, Swapo's Walvis Bay Districts Coordinator, Risto Nambombola, said the Party's Walvis Bay leadership considers this crime to be totally unacceptable to them and the entire country as a whole. “Möller was a successful businessman and the business community is being subjected to constant threats, intimidation, extortion, theft, violence and murder from these vicious criminals. The courts and security services that the community turns to for protection and assistance are offering minimal to none,” said Nambombola.

Carol-Ann says Goodbye Continued from Page 1

postponement and a formal bail application. A defiant Rita Sowden, who at nearly 70-years-old is the driving force behind the country's 'No Bail for Murderers’ Facebook campaign to change the bail law for murderers in Namibia, is not taking this lying down. Rita is fighting for the rights of her daughter whose happy married life as she knew it was ripped away from her in a violent instant. She is fighting for her son-in-law who was murdered in his home, and is leaving no stone unturned to fight what she terms an “ineffective judicial system". She is using this site as a platform to implement new laws by spreading the need for effective legal procedures to be put in place to protect innocent Namibian citizens, and condemns our system where murderers are allowed to walk free and kill again. She is lobbying hard with signed petitions to change the face of bail laws for criminals in this country, and through her 'No Bail for Murderers’ Facebook campaign, she is gaining support worldwide

with nearly 4 000 signatories on the petition. "These men killed my son-in-law and do not deserve bail. They also do not deserve to be kept in prison where they can sit in the sun, play volley ball, eat food and continue with their life, whilst our Hans is gone, and his darling children are growing up without a father. "Namibia's law for criminals should follow in the footsteps of Botswana's 'zero tolerance' for criminals," she said. "In that country if you steal they will cut off your fingers - if you murder, you sit in solitary confinement for a year and are executed." With the stress of the funeral behind the family, Rita and CarolAnn are picking up the pieces to carry on with their lives. And whilst Carol-Ann is holding the business together and caring for her two young girls, Rita is mobilising people around the country to join them in solidarity for a peaceful demonstration, on August 2, which is also the second official court appearance of the suspects. Meanwhile the facebook petition remains open to canvas support

for changes to the laws in support of every life lost, and for whoever wants to add their voice in support of the appeal against the upcoming bail application. From the response thus far, it is clear that the Namibian public says "enough is enough" and people are fed up living in a grip of fear at the hands of murderous thugs and an ineffective judicial system. The first murder suspect apprehended was Gotlieb Panduleni, who is accused of the vicious assault and murder of the 50 year old Walvis Bay businessman. Panduleni was out on bail for three other murder cases when he allegedly committed this latest crime. Möller, who was rushed to hospital shortly after the robbers fled from their house, underwent an emergency operation at Swakopmund Mediclinic, but died several hours later. It was mentioned that Hans was shot only days before the couple were going to spend their seventh anniversary honeymoon away together, and one day before Father's day.

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Walvis Bay releases its 2016/2017 budget percent), and as a result of such a significant increase, Council had no choice but to reduce its tariff structure for ratable properties.

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The Walvis Bay Municipality released its 2016/2017 financial year budgets and related tariff structure last Friday, as required under section 83 of the Local Authority Act (23) of 1992. The budget and related tariffs were tabled by the Walvis Bay Council Chairperson of the Management Committee, councilor Tobis Nambala. Nambala said the budget for this financial year follows on the previous ones, which clearly demonstrates the seriousness of the Council to work towards the improvement of the livelihoods of the residents and to accommodate their needs in the best possible manner. Nambala explained that the budget is divided into the capital budget and the operating budget. The capital budget was compiled in mind with the town's contributions and commitments towards achieving the Fourth National Development Plan and is also in line with the Council's five year strategic plan. The total amount of N$363.7 million has been allocated to the capital budget and a breakdown of the combined projects provided for within this budget has been summarised. An amount of N$174 million dollars goes to land development projects, whilst N$26 million dollars will go to community or social projects. Major individual projects under this category include phase 1 and phase 2 of the upgrading of the Kuisebmond Stadium, a new campsite at Dolphin Park, a new cemetery at Narraville, industrial stalls in Kuisebmond and the fencing of the new Caravan Park. Still under the

WALVIS MONEY DOCUMENT: The chairperson of the Management Committee, Tobias Nambala, hands over the 2016/2017 Capital and Operating Budget as well as the Tariff Structure document to the Mayor of Walvis Bay, Alderman Wilfried. Photo: Absalom Shigwedha capital budget, an amount of N$41 million dollars has been allocated to industrial related projects, whilst service delivery related projects will receive an amount of N$96 million. An amount of N$11 million has been allocated to vehicles replacement and additions, whilst N$15.7 million will go to the remainder of the projects. On the operating budget, the expected revenue for the new financial year is estimated at about N$393.3 million, whilst expected expenditure has been recorded at N$395.8 million. “Therefore, the expected deficit for the new financial year has been recorded at about N$2.5 million,” Nambala said. He commented that about 80 per cent of total revenue is obtained from water and related services, property rates and taxes, refuse removal services and sanitation services. The average tariff adjustments on these items have been

proposed as follows: water supply services: 10 per cent; property rates and taxes: 10 per cent for onsite values and 10 per cent on improvements; refuse removal services: 10 per cent; and sewage services: 10 per cent. “The adjustments are necessary in order to maintain the same standards we have become used to in terms of services delivery. On the water tariff, I should mention that all residents pay the same amount for the first 15 kilo litres/ units of water used. This is more or less the same as the distribution costs incurred by Council,” said Nambala. With regards to the property rates and taxes, Nambala said the five year valuation of ratable properties as per Section 66 of the Local Authority Act (23) of 1992 has been finalised and approved by the Valuation Court. The value of ratable properties has been increased from N$6.9 billion to N$11.1 billion (about 62

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Namport invests N$28.6 million in scholarship funding

Donna Collins Namport has invested about N$ 28.6 million over the past six years in bursaries and scholarships, including cadetship and apprenticeship schemes, all of which are targeted towards complementing government efforts in skills development for the country. This was said by Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Ports Authority, Bisey Uirab, during Namport’s first ever

bursary day held in Walvis Bay last week, when 25 candidates were awarded bursaries and internships. The students received funding to undertake studies in the fields of engineering, law, logistics, finance, as well as vocational education and training. He pointed out that Namport offers Graduate Development Programme (training) as a pathway to employment and, on completion of their studies, students are given the opportunity to begin careers in Namport in an environment that expands

their personal and professional development. The graduate programme is for a period of two years. "In order to support the economic growth through the development of human resources of the country, Namport has developed a human resources strategic plan aimed at supporting and addressing the 'people element," said Uirab. "The aim is to develop and capacitate our human capital to have the required capacity reservoir to drive Namport and the

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country to our envisaged national goals of becoming a logistic hub and an industrialised country." “Our people play an important role in our business, and for this reason, we’ve invested substantial resources in the development and capacity building of our staff and prospective future employees over the past years,” he said Vision 2030 stipulates that, “by 2030, Namibia will transition into an industrialised and globally competitive country of equal opportunity, realising its maximum growth potential in a

sustainable manner, with improved quality of life for all Namibians”. He said to achieve this ambitious goal, Namibia needs to develop human capital and build institutional capacity to absorb the labour force necessary to meet the demands of the economy, and address the problem of human resources skills and shortages across all industrial area. The maritime sector is not exception in this respect. Over the period stated above, Namport has awarded 30 external bursaries to Namibians to study at various institutions of higher learning, including but not limited to the University of Namibia, National University of Science and Technology (NUST) and including studies undertaken at foreign universities. He pointed out that, to address specific maritime skills needs, the company sends their cadets to various Maritime Universities and colleges outside the country and thereafter attaches them with various shipping vessels for the required sea time, before taking up their cadetship with Namport. Maritime studies, which include navigation and marine engineering, requires specialised training intervention funded through the companies Seafarer Training Scheme. To date, six cadets (3 males and 3 females), have gone through this programme to prepare them to become our future pilots and marine engineers. It was mentioned that the current Port Captain and Marine Manager both went through this programme and are fully qualified mariners. "To aid this cadetship programme, we have invented a program called “Catch Them Young”. This program targets high performing Grade 9 learners who progress to grade 10," Uirab explained, and added that annually, two best performing learners are selected to continue their focused grade 10-12 in maritime studies. The programme is offered by the LawHill Maritime School in Simons Town, South Africa, and to date six learners have benefited from this program with the first group already having completed the programme and are due to proceed to maritime universities next year.

SATURDAY 13 AUGUST START / FINISH: STARTING AT THE HUSAB ACCESS ROAD (TURN OFF THE B2 LEADING TO HUSAB MINE) Sports reporter Swakop Uranium will host its annual Husab Marathon on the 13th of August 2016, after a highly successful inaugural marathon last year. The marathon will take place for the second consecutive year and promises to attract more participants. More than 500 participants took part in the race last year, with runners from the country’s army and police dominating the marathon and 10km races. The event runs along a scenic route, all the way up to the Husab Mine and back to the B2 road. The race is aimed at attracting competitive runners, whilst serving as a fun day for communities from Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Henties Bay and Arandis who want to take part in the 5km walk/run. So it’s time to get fit and enter Namibia’s premier Marathon event. Runners from across Namibia and abroad participated in the inaugural race.

The closing date for application is 8 August, while registration will take place on 12 August from 15h00 to 21h00 at the Vineta Sports Grounds. Transport will be provided for runners from Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis to the Husab Access road, from the following points. Pick up in Walvis Bay will be at 05H30 from the taxi rank in Nathaniel Maxuilili Street Pick up in Swakopmund will be at 06H00 from the Dome Pick up in Arandis will be at 06h30, from the Zebra bus stop. More information can be obtained from Winnie Mukupuki at tel: 064 410 9036 / 9000 or sufoundation@cgnpc. com.cn. Participants can download the application form from www. swakopuranium.com or apply online at https://husabmarathon.myactive. co.za/CaptureDetails/Registration. aspx

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Requirements: • Bachelor or higher degree in related engineering • Minimum 10 years industry experience in relevant roles including management of process plant design teams at Process discipline, Engineering Manager and Project Manager levels in oil & gas/petrochemical /chemical/ pharmaceutical or related industry. Experience in managing design teams at the preliminary engineering stage of a project (FEED engineering, pre-FEED, conceptual studies) would be a distinct advantage. • Demonstrated skill in the management of multi-discipline engineering and project management groups. • Demonstrated ability to manage a project in terms of meeting budgets for man-hours and profit. • Familiarity with international standards and practice in engineering design and project management and with working for Western Clients in their China based projects. • Fluent speaking and writing in English • Experience in international engineering company is preferred Test Concrete Trainer X 2 Responsibilities: • Responsible for all the work within the scope of this type of work. • Basic knowledge, familiar with and master the concrete performance and construction safety operation regulation. • Before the check work place environment, security situation, safety protection facilities etc. • After confirm compliance with safety regulations, is in for operation. • Responsible for the work before good casting parts, concrete volume, casting label, casting, casting time etc. • Cooperate with the operator’s work, completes the concrete block • The concrete pump, and vibrating point between should have contact signals, to prevent concrete jet cuts. Requirements: • Grade 12 • 5 years working experience and 3 years working experience in housing construction management • Concrete work certificate • With a higher level of concrete pouring and vibrating plaster. • Able to work independently • Can training the concrete worker • Must be able to work shift Control Engineer X 1 Responsibilities: • Implements project controls procedures and systems, project controls training and (kick-off) workshops for project management team and/ or contractor • Reviews technical bids as member of the bid review team • Establishes and maintains WBS (Work breakdown Structure), project master schedule and project cost ledger • Coordinates and prepares the cost estimates. • Implements cost control, schedule and progress control. • Forecast the final cost of the project based on the analysis of the actual incurred cost against the agreed budget. • Monitor cost performance to detect and understand variances from the budget • Produce accurate and unbiased cost forecasts at a detailed and summary level • Identify and ensure early warning of adverse cost trends such that corrective actions may be taken • Develops implements and executes Change Management. Requirements: • Bachelor degree in relevant disciplines • 5+ years’ experience in project cost control or commercial management of Engineering, Procurement and • Construction works in oil & gas/petrochemical /chemical/ pharmaceutical or related industry • Be able to interpret contracts and manage project budgets; understand and manage financial risk • Knowledge in cost estimating • Engineering background is preferred • Fluent speaking and writing in English • A team player with strong interpersonal skills • Experience in international engineering company is preferred

Requirements: • Bachelor degree or above with related HSE knowledge background. • 4+ years related experience in oil & gas/petrochemical / chemical/ pharmaceutical or related industry • Preferred 2 years working experience of process safety management. • Good English skill both speaking and writing. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Good skill of coordination and planning. Administrative Assistant X 2 Responsibilities: • The compilation of rules and regulations, issued various departments • The preparatory office meeting, write a meeting minutes and resolutions • Company qualification management • Office supplies procurement, distribution and management, administrative cost budget and control • Administrative logistics management • Organize and arrange VIP visit reception work. • The enterprise culture construction Requirements: • Bachelor degree or above • 3 years working experience in office administration • Assistant engineer certificate or above • Good English communication skills • Familiar with office related work process • Can be familiar with office software operation • Able to work independently HSE Director X 2 Responsibilities: • Lead and responsible for site HSE management for implementation of HSE requirements, procedures and standards • Report, track on HSE performance, gap analysis and develop actions plan to improve HSE performance and implement Group HSE requirement. • Implement HSE actions plan in site level base on the decision of site management team. • Responsible for the achievement of HSE target and KPIs, include site hazard identification and risk analysis, incident investigation, conducting training workshop, periodic site inspection, on-site meeting discussion, periodic crossconference with site function teams. • Design and implement HSE training according to priorities of hazard analysis results and site requirements. • Responsible for the integration of global HSE standards into site’s procedures and implementation in site • Initiate and facilitate in continuous improvement on HSE programs and management system, assist in streamlining of HSE activities with all functions, such as information exchange, communication, benchmarking Requirements: • Bachelor degree or above with related HSE knowledge background. • At least 8 years HSE working experience in related industry. • Strong experienced and working knowledge of international HSE. • Able to lead and co-work with cross-function team. • Mature personality with strong safety mind-set. • Good communication and team building skills. • Good spoken and writing English skills. HR Officer X 1 Responsibilities: • Prepare related HR reports • Staff recruitment and departure • Establish and manage staff personnel records, and ensure HRIS record accurate and complete • Maintain staff attendance and leave • Assist in Performance Management • Facilitate staff communication and training • Enforce company’s benefits and social insurance issues • Perform any other job duties assigned by immediate supervisor and management Requirements: • Fluent written and spoken English and mandarin • PC Literate • Good communication skills, cooperation and analysis skills • Attention to details • At least 5 years working experience on HR function

Requirements: • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management, with site experience as a must, and international project as a plus. • Familiar with international engineering and project execution procedures • Good knowledge of international and Chinese standards and codes • Proficient in applicable software of word, excel, etc. • Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin • Effective communication and coordination skills • Self-motivated and ability to work independently • Excellent team-work spirit Survey Instruments Technician X 2 Responsibilities: • Responsible for the data statistical analysis and measurement work instruction Requirements: • Familiar with design drawings, can map construction auxiliary. • Familiar with the control sign position protect the surveying markers. • Be able to use computer common software such as EXCEL, WORD, CAD, DATA editing and construction with the bitmap • College degree or above • 5 years working experience in measurement • Able to work independently Technician X 1 Responsibilities: • Responsible for the project civil construction team ditching technical jobs • Cooperate with Marketing Department for technical communication with customers • Responsible for part of the problem solving project technology • Keep technical cooperation relationship with the same industry companies and product suppliers Requirements: • Bachelor degree or above • 3 years working experience and 2 years technical working experience in construction • Technology Engineer • Be familiar with the process of hydraulic construction • Can be familiar with office software operation • Able to work independently QA/QC Manager X 1 Responsibilities: • Implement the QA/QC management system at site • Coordinate with quality inspections with all the site • Review the customers specification and undertake relevant training to the site QC inspector • Complete and coordinate the approval of the sites QC technical submittals to the customer • Coordinate with the site construction manager on all quality issues Coordinate and chair the QA/QC site weekly meetings with the projects subcontractors QC personnel • Assure all technical documents relative to site quality control are current status Requirements: • 5 +years of experience in marine work or petroleum and chemical industry, familiar with the quality requirement in Namibia (relative laws and guidelines). • Enthusiastic self-starter who contributes well to the team. • Skills in conducting risk assessment programs as well as developing risk mitigating methods. • Ability to work in both independent and team environment. • Good leadership qualities. • Willing to work overtime if necessary. • Good at all Micro-Office software and other PDF software’s. • Must have a valid driver’s license (Code 8) Facility Supervisor X 1 Responsibilities: • Responsible for the project site construction equipment jobs • Installation and commissioning • Develop mechanical equipment operation procedures • On the defects existing in the mechanical equipment technical renovation or adjust in a timely manner Requirements: • Bachelor degree or above • 3 years working experience and 2 years working experience in equipment management. • Be familiar with equipment management and maintenance • Can be familiar with office software operation • Able to work independently

We are in need of skilled and experienced Namibians for the above vacancies. Enquiries: Ms. Charlotte Solomons, HR Manager. Cell: 081 625 7055 | Tel: 064 221 416 Fax2Mail: 088 64 2893 | Email: Chec.NamibiaRecruit@afrisaygroup.com | Address: CHEC Head Office, 195 Rikumbi Kandanga Road, Walvis Bay. Previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Only shortlist candidates will be notified. Neither documents or CV’s will be returned.

Requirements: • 5+ years’ related experience in oil & gas/petrochemical / chemical/ pharmaceutical or related industry • Be familiar with relevant Chinese and international codes and standards • Registered national HSE engineer is preferred • Fluent speaking and writing in English • A team player with strong interpersonal skills • Experience in international engineering company is preferred Senior reinforced Trainer X 4 Responsibilities: • Responsible for rebar reinforcement assembling and cutting training Requirements: • 5 years working experience for Rebar • Hold “Rebar certificate “ • Pay attention to the rebar materials saving. • Familiar with reinforcement machines. • Able to work independently Chinese Chef X 2 Responsibilities: • Into the kitchen to dress according to regulations, keep the instrument, grooming. • Maintenance equipment and kitchen utensils, the rational use of machinery and equipment, pay attention to safety. • Maintain a clean and tidy jobs and health to each area of health. • Food should be on the workbench processing operation, and separate raw cooked food processing, knife, pier, cloth and so on must be kept clean, health, please. • Food should be kept fresh, clean and health • Work while you work clothes wear clean and tidy, not to have long hair and long fingernails. Requirements: • Grade 12 • 5years working experience in the kitchen • Certificate of cook • Can cook the Chinese meal • Able to work independently. Financial Manager X 1 Responsibilities: • Work closely with the head of the business unit and BL management, to provide financial control and support. • Develop and deliver tools to track and report accurate financial information, business and operational analysis for accountable business unit. • Give proper sound from finance professional aspect for new investment projects. • Participant in PMIP for M&A and JV projects of responsible business unit. • Drive process improvement actions (business tool roll out, lean, benchmarking, simplifying reporting process and reduce manual handling). • Participate in key business initiatives, prepare “what – if” scenarios on responsible business unit, perform benchmarking and size of impact analysis. • Other tasks requested by regional finance controller. Requirements: • Bachelor degree in economics, finance or accounting • Capacity to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, multitasking environment • High energy and self confidence • Operational finance experience a plus, working across multiple entities and/or functional areas • Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and BPC Retrieve • Project management experience a plus, ability to convert detailed financial analysis into understandable summaries and recommendations • Good communication skills (written and verbal) • Possess fluency in English and Chinese Equipment Maintenance X 2 Responsibilities: • Responsible for mechanical equipment and related parts drawing design installation and commissioning. • Develop mechanical equipment operation procedures • On the defects existing in the mechanical equipment technical renovation or adjust in a timely manner, • Make the preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment, maintenance and overhaul plan, and is responsible for the implementation of the work and inspection Requirements: • Bachelor degree or above 3 years working experience and 2 years working experience in equipment management • Be familiar with equipment management and maintenance • Can be familiar with office software operation • Able to work independently

CLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2016

Procurement Engineer X 1

Project Deputy Manager X 2

Document Controller X 1

Responsibilities: • The preparation of the companies QA manual control and supervision of all amendments and revisions • Control and the distribution of all the companies quality documentation • Monitor all quality related activities on the project • Perform all internal and external audits on behalf of the company’s management • Verify contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and contractor documentation submittals.

Responsibilities: • Assistant lead project buyer to do supplier sourcing (sending out RFI), auditing (prepare audit report) and inform Head of Procurement on timely basis for the result of the audit and follow up status • Prepare the bidder list and send out inquiry under the guide of lead project buyer or Head of procurement • Obtain quotations and make commercial evaluation, Bid summary under the guide of lead project buyer or Head of procurement • Prepare PO or Contract and send to lead project buyer and project manager for approval • Work with expeditor for follow-up of contract or PO after PO or contract being released • Prepare payment request and arrange payment afterwards. • Other work assigned by Lead project buyer or Head of procurement.

Responsibilities: • To plan, co-ordinate and manage the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of assigned projects, including taking a leadership role in the preparation of proposals. • To ensure clear agreement of client objectives and that these are met or exceeded. • To achieve or better the budgeted gross margin. • To provide strong HSE leadership • Specific Responsibilities: (The following apply as appropriate for the project scope)

Responsibilities: • Manage all technical documentation including internal/ external engineering specifications, records and supplier resources • Released document external distribution/Invalidated document external revocation; • Manage record template in system; • Establish a proper documentation system to provide support to the project teams

Requirements: • Grade 12 Certificate • 3 or more years of experience in marine work or petroleum and chemical industry, familiar with the safety requirement in Namibia (relative laws and guidelines). • Enthusiastic self-starter who contributes well to the team. • Skills in conducting risk assessment programs as well as developing risk mitigating methods. • Ability to work in both independent and team environment. • Good leadership qualities. • Willing to work overtime if necessary. • Good at all Micro-Office software and other PDF software’s. Excavator Trainer X 5 Responsibilities: • Hold excavator operation certificate • Increase equipment daily maintenance repair and maintenance work • Do driving indoor clean, near, keep body surface cleaning, no dust, no pollution, Get into the habit of it will take after work Requirements: • Grade 12 • excavator operation certificate • 1 years working experience • Excavator sand-gravel material at the construction scene • Transfer the sand-gravel and related material • Pave and repair the road • Cooperate with other construction machinery • Any duties as and when required by supervisor. Mixing Station Engineer X 5 Responsibilities: • Responsible for the concrete pumping tasks. • Alcohol is forbidden in the construction process, shift, concrete pouring, the command personnel and vehicles. • Construction site situation changes timely notify scheduling • If discover the concrete quality problem , should stop pumping and inform the schedule and quality inspection personnel • Back to the station after inspection and regular maintenance from the well. Requirements: • Grade 12 • 5 years working experience in automobile pump operation and maintenance • Familiar with China’s machinery and equipment repair and maintenance • Able to work independently. Rebar Technician Trainer X 3 Responsibilities: • Responsible for rebar reinforcement assembling and cutting training. Requirements: • 5 years working experience for Rebar • Hold “Rebar certificate “ • Pay attention to the rebar materials saving. Bulldozer Trainer x 3 Responsibilities: • Hold bulldozer operation certificate • Increase equipment daily maintenance repair and maintenance work • Do driving indoor clean, near, keep body surface cleaning, no dust, no pollution, Get into the habit of it will take after work Requirements: • Grade 12 • Bulldozer operation certificate • 1 years working experience • Bulldozer sand-gravel material at the construction scene • Transfer the sand-gravel and related material • Pave and repair the road Deputy Procurement Manager X1

Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanics preferred, Engineer background is preferred • More than 3 years’ experiences in procurement, minimum 1 years’ experience in project procurement execution, experience in Engineering Company preferred (MNC is a plus). • Good Negotiation skill, Excellent coordination capability, Good PC skill, Good English both in oral and written, carefulness, patience, team work spirit, willing to offer Civil Construction Supervisor X 3 Responsibilities: • To participate to the review, commenting and validation of the civil engineering documentation for the Project • To ensure that the civil works execution on site complies with Company’s contractual requirements • To participate to the civil works carried out in different activities such as in pipeline and structural activities • To supervise and support the site activities • To elaborate technical dossiers for call for tenders • To elaborate cost estimates and analyze economical proposals • To anticipate technical issues and be able to propose solutions • To coordinate and manage internal and external interfaces in relation with his discipline • To follow up and coordinate archeological investigation, and geotechnical and topographical site surveys • To attend meetings and be able to lead technical meetings in his area of activities • To provide daily reporting to his hierarchy about the activities he’s supervising • To anticipate and identify any issues that may impact the Project development • To supervise contractors’ works in terms of respect of costs, quality and schedule contractual requirements • To coordinate the activities with the ‘Direttore dei Lavori’ during the Site Preparation works • Contribute to HSE performance improvement following Company and Project HSE management system • Ensure that HSE Management System is well implemented during site activities execution, in compliance with Company rules and national/international regulations requirements • Promote all actions in order to reach suitable environmental performances during site activities execution Requirements: • Qualification: Graduate civil engineer with minimum 5 years’ experience in Civil / Structural • Expertise in the Oil and Gas Industry is mandatory • Extensive knowledge in quality domain. Able to identify contractors’ lack of competencies, to propose solutions to problems and treat non conformities by proposing corrective actions • Good level of English, French would be an advantage • Good ability to use computer and software such as: Office Package, Primavera, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, etc. Warehouse Supervisor X 1 Responsibilities: • Set up all management process about warehouse to ensure the smooth production supply and finished goods delivery correctly & safety. • Inventory accuracy control • Maintain & update ISO related documentation and implement procedures in accordance to ISO standards. • Other jobs assigned by the Logistics manager. • 5S & lean improvement. Requirements: • 5 years working experience in materials management and also working as a management position. • Excellent command of English. • Good negotiation skills and communication skills both in Chinese and English. • Strong leadership and organizational management capability to lead a team. • Self-motivated and result-orientated, good personalities. • Good computer application skills.

Responsibilities: • Sourcing and establishing qualified supplier base. • Establish supplier strategy in service category and conduct material category management. • Conduct procurement in accordance with global procurement guideline and process. • Introduce competition, setup supplier management / performance evaluation system. • Prepare negotiation strategy, negotiate with vendors to achieve optimum result and record savings • Follow four eyes principles and compliance. • Follow the requirements of EHSS and implement related regulations into procurement activities, such as vendor selection, vendor performance evaluation

Responsibilities: • Responsible for equipment maintenance and the purchase of zero, accessories required. • Responsible for equipment running records to fill in • Be responsible for the equipment and dismantling and transport • Assist in the maintenance personnel for repair / test run. • Complete other tasks assigned by the superiors

Requirements: • College graduate, majoring in Engineering or Business. • Be able to speak English fluently. • Experience with SAP R/3 Preferred • At least have 3 year working experience in commercial procurement, • Foreign venture experience preferred. • Good understanding on service procurement • Good communication • Initiative, integrity, and team work spirit.

Requirements: • Grade 12 • Truck crane operation certificate and maintenance technician certificate • 5 years working experience in crawler crane operation and maintenance • Good English communication skills • Familiar with China’s machinery and equipment repair and maintenance • Able to work independently

Truck Crane Trainer X 5

Requirements: • Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering or equivalent, Master or Doctor degree is preferred • At least 6 years’ experience on Project Management, related PM experience in Construction Unit within local or international project environment is a strong plus • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, • Good communication skills in English • Good organizational and analytical abilities • Skilled in designing relevant software and related project management tools Technical Manager X 1 Responsibilities: • preparing the site and liaising with other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers, estimators and surveyors before construction work starts • developing the programme of work and strategy for making the project happen • making safety inspections of the site when work is underway and ensuring regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to • overseeing the running of several projects • using construction management software packages to plan smooth work flows • communicating with a range of people including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce Requirements: • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management, with site experience as a must, and international project as a plus. • Familiar with international engineering and project execution procedures • Good knowledge of international and Chinese standards and codes • Proficient in applicable software of word, excel, etc. • Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin • Effective communication and coordination skills • Self-motivated and ability to work independently • Excellent team-work spirit Contract & Control Manager X1 Responsibilities: • Accountable to Contract Manager. • Assist Contract Manager to develop the annual contracts plan and follow up for tracking, monitoring and revising the plan. • Develop the contracting strategy for important contracting activities and for implementation. • Development of potential contractor lists. • Pre-qualification of potential contractor and service providers. • Preparation of ITT, contract drafts, and fully involving in bidding process. • Ensure that contracts are developed and administered in line with relevant laws and regulations as appropriate. • Incorporate information and requirements provided by legal, tax and insurance experts into contract documents. • Develop and implement contract and procurement policies and procedures for effective management and control of contracts activities. • Interface with the contractors and cost control to develop cost effective and fit for purpose tenders, contracts. • Day to day administration of contracts and review of the contract payment. • Negotiating any change orders/variations. • Assessing and recording the performance and competency of each contractor and service provider together with any Lessons Learned. Ensuring compliance with Project HSSE and quality policy within areas of influence. • Maintaining a business ethics policy linked to award of contracts. • Providing support for upgrading and improving working system and work process. • Regular filing of working documents for the systematic and traceable filing. Requirements: • Bachelor degree in relevant disciplines • 8+ years’ experience in project cost control or commercial management of Engineering, Procurement and • Construction works in oil & gas/petrochemical /chemical/ pharmaceutical or related industry • Be able to interpret contracts and manage project budgets; understand and manage financial risk • Knowledge in cost estimating • Engineering background is preferred • Fluent speaking and writing in English • A team player with strong interpersonal skills • Experience in international engineering company is preferred Project Engineer X 1 Responsibilities: • Responsible for the project civil construction team management jobs Requirements: • Grade 12 management certificate • 10 years working experience in the construction site management • Senior high school or above • Familiar with construction site management • Can be familiar with office software operation. • Able to work independently.

Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in English or Engineering • 3+ years’ experience in construction company or international engineering company • Proficient in applicable software of word, excel, etc. • Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin • Effective communication and coordination skills • Self-motivated and ability to work independently • Excellent team-work spirit Translator X 2 Responsibilities: • The requirement for translator is experience in translation for Oil and gas projects related meetings and documents both orally and in writing, and willing to work in the Oil and gas Projects construction environment, and be flexible to travel. Requirements: • Bachelor degree with major in English; • Has relevant experience in translation, familiar with Chemical terms will be an advantage; • TEM-8 level or equivalent level of other certificates is desirable; • Able to work under pressure; • Good communication and interpersonal skills; • Be diligent, independent and team player. • Electrician Trainer X 2 Responsibilities: • Install, maintain and repair installed existing equipment and related AC and DC existing branch circuits and feeders including ‘but not limited to’ low voltage control circuits, motors, transformers, and electrical distribution panels. • Determines general condition of all electrical equipment, be able to troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and determine extent of necessary repairs. • Work with and understand blueprints, electrical schematics and job specifications as it applies to your craft. • Ability to determining and clearly identify proper materials and material quantities for new and existing repair projects. Requirements: • Must have prior, successful experience as an Electrician. • Must display strong communication skills and technical competence. • Must sign the Company Code of Ethics • 3+ years residential electrician experience • High school diploma or equivalent. • Ability to communicate effectively to clients about issues and provide valuable solutions Custom clearance & logistics Manager X 1 Responsibilities: • Review PC Contractor Traffic and Logistics plans & procedures to cover - Shipping & Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Duty Exemption Certificates, review resources available to PC’s in relation to incountry transport requirements, traffic routes, congestion etc., review requirements for sub-contractor workforce facilities, accommodation locations, transport to and from workplace(s), accommodation infrastructure (water, power supply etc), review Heavy Lift and “Out of Gauge” material deliveries, route planning with modification and / or removal of ‘street furniture’ (street lights / power cables / bridges / culverts etc), review and analyse PC Contractor schedules for material delivery forecasts, in parallel, identify potential bottlenecks with recommendation for alternatives to mitigate the same and evaluate all resources that PC Contractors are intending to utilize, including fabrication shops, batching plants, transport companies and labour sub-contractors, to ensure available resources are sufficient to support PC requirements • Coordinate and oversee Construction Barge Dock and Heavy Haul Road movements for all EPC Contractor shipments • Review and consolidate weekly reports submitted by PC Contractors with regard to Transport and Logistics, including 30 / 60 / 90 day look-ahead, report issues and risks to the project • Conduct regular joint meetings with all PC “in-country Logistics Managers” to ensure cooperation with all logistic related issues • Be familiar with import restrictions, customs clearance, duty exemption procedures and local authority requirements • Advise PC Contractors in relation to procedures for obtaining security gate passes for workforce and materials for various port and company locations Requirements: • Minimum 5 years experience in the designation • Minimum 2 year experience with AMEC in a similar position • Management and client relationship skills • Good HSE awareness and commitment • Experience in PMC / EPC organizations in the field of refinery / petrochemical industries in handling logistics coordination work of major projects of a value not less than US$200 million each

CLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2016

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Thursday, 07 July 2016

Swakopund Residents Association praise the Neighbourhood Watch The Swakopmund Residents Association (SRA) have commended the work being done by the Neighbourhood Watch, saying that good men volunteer at their personal cost, to safeguard our neighbourhoods. In the latest newsletter, it states that the public owe them a debt of gratitude and those of us, who are able to volunteer to join the association, should not hesitate to stand up and be counted in all sections of Swakopmund. "Criticism is too easily given as, for every critical comment that is made, we must consider all the positive actions which far outweigh any negative opinion. We must take care

not to lose a positive and vital resource which our town needs," it points out. "Too often people who have burglary or security problems find that our police force is unable to help, and then help is gained from our Neighbourhood Watch members instead. This resource should be valued and supported. 085999 is the number to ring for help, or to make a donation." It further points out that news of the Norwegian diplomat who was brutally attacked on the pavement outside The Tug Restaurant some weeks ago was shocking, but not surprising. Sadly, the extensive beach area between Tiger Reef and the Beach Hotel has attracted too many unsavoury types

who prey on tourists and scam them in many ways. The makalani seed sellers, in particular, have long been a problem in Swakopmund. They are often drunk and abusive and they accost our tourists and harass them as they try to move on. This stretch of our beach is a well-known danger area for theft, muggings and violence and many sad stories can be told. We ask: where are signs warning of the dangers in this area? Where are regular police patrols keeping the area clear of criminal activity? Why has no action ever been taken to protect our tourists and citizens? We appeal to our municipality, our Police Force and any other relevant

agency to act and prevent this popular area from becoming a place to be avoided. Complaints have also been received of muggings, pick-pocketing and cell-phone theft in the Pick-andPay/KFC area. Please take care to secure your belongings in this area and avoid all suspicious types who hang around, supposedly begging but also looking for an opportunity to steal. Once again a police presence would be appreciated. At the cenotaph/museum area, a narrow one-way road was constructed to allow cars travelling north to exit town and travel along Strand Street to reach the more northern areas. Very useful, but of course the oneway rule is constantly ignored and many vehicles use this road as a short cut to drive back into town, causing some confusion and annoyance to those who are obeying the law. If the demand is there, could this not become a two-way road?

The construction area of the old swimming pool remains an eyesore, too many months after demolition began and one wonders when progress will be seen? The road from Haus Hohenzollern down Libertina Amathila Street is full of potholes, which are left unrepaired. This road urgently needs attention. The painting of the lighthouse has been completed and it looks most effective. Good work! Great thanks to those people in Swakopmund who work with our feral cats, The Cat Prevention Society and our SPCA which always need support and donations, and the Havea-Heart Spay and Neuter Project. Thanks to those who look after and protect our most attractive guineafowls as well. They are always a special sight to see, and are much admired by Swakopmunders and visitors to our town.

WBCG nabs Africa's Transport NCCI Asks Community to Leader of the Year award! Support World Shotokan

Karate Championships at Dome Next Week Maria Davel-Wallis

Johny Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) receiving his award in South Africa Staff reporter Johny Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG), was named Africa’s Transport Leader of the Year for 2016 at an awards ceremony hosted by Terrapin in Johannesburg last week. By winning this award, Smith states that, “It is a great accomplishment to receive this esteemed award. However, it is important to note as Namibia is transforming itself into a Logistics Hub, we continue to focus on developing infrastructure and improve competitiveness by serving the logistics sector in the SADC region.” The Africa Transport Awards constitute seven categories where one category centres on the individual, and the other categories focus on the outstanding excellence of companies. The other categories include the Premier Transport Project amongst companies, Freight and Logistics Company of the Year and the African Transport Innovation Award. As the transport and logistics industry evolves, the expectations of employees’ progresses and so do the means of recognising and rewarding people’s performance. Launched in 2008 by Terrapin, the Transport Africa Awards have become the blue chip mark of success for the African Transport and

Infrastructure Sector. The annual Transport Africa Awards are designed to identify and reward companies and individuals who have demonstrated an unparalleled ability to succeed and who continue to set standards of excellence. These awards recognise outstanding achievements in the transport and infrastructure industry. The drive for success and competitive advantage, coupled with the need to satisfy transport demands across Africa, is pushing companies and individuals to innovate. The African Transport Leader of the Year award recognises an individual that has the courage and conviction to make fundamental changes in the way they operate, changes that are disruptive and forward thinking that competitors can only follow their lead. Some of the finalists for the award of African Transport Leader of the Year included the CEO of the Transnet Group as well as the Secretary General of the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA). This acknowledgement therefore, provides a major boost for Namibia’s transport developments. An acknowledgement like this is also important as the position of Namibia to become a Logistics Hub is becoming well recognised by industry leaders in the Southern African region and abroad.

The NCCI in Swakopmund has called upon the community to support the World Shotokan Karate Championship taking place at The Dome next week. “Yes here in Swakopmund! This is our first World Championship, so come and support our Namibian Athletes. We currently have 7 world Champions from Namibia looking to retain their GOLD on home ground,” was the message from the NCCI. Namib Independent visited the Dome earlier this week, to monitor the preparations for the World Cup – more than 70 karateka from Swakopmund and Walvis Bay gathered in the Dome to prepare for the World Cup. Wikus Oberholzer, the trainer and instructor of the Walvis Bay Shotokan Dojo, told Namib Independent that the standard of Namibian karateka was very high and he was expecting very good results.

“We invite the public to support the best Namibian Karate can offer at this prestigious event. (Entry fee at only N$100 per adult per day, N$40 per child per day, under 5 years old has free entry),” said Theresa Swart of the Swakopmund Shotokan Dojo. A few stalls are for hire to all who are interested in promoting their items. Please contact Willem Burger at willemburger30@ gmail.com for more information, or Hesti at the Dome, at hesti@swakopindoorsport.com. This week three world champions were in action at the Dome: Kyle Burger, De Wet Moolman and Henroux Swart. All of them said they were going to try and retain their titles. The public are welcome to attend the event on 15 and 16 July. The World Championships will kick off with Master training courses presented by Karate masters from all over the world on Wednesday and Thursday at the Dome. On Thursday there will also be a referee course and a table official course at the Dome for the officials from all countries.

Thursday, 07 July 2016

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Erongo the "five star" hotel for drug lords Donna Collins

"Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, including the smaller towns in the Erongo Region, have become the 'five star' hotels for drug lords and other increased criminal activities, and our police force on the ground need to be vigilant in order to keep our society safe." This remark was made by Paul Fisher (Goodwill Ambassador for Turn Back Crime Campaign Erongo Region) during the recent milestone opening of the N$5 million Yianni Savva Police Station at Afrodite Beach recently, where he expressed his concern at the growing crime wave in particular drug trafficking. Fisher, who is also an active member of the Naraville Neighbourhood Watch, says he has noticed a huge shift in the use of drugs by the youth, and believes that the only way we are going to stamp this out is by more effective anti-drug campaign policing. Pointing out that, whilst Walvis Bay

has become a busy business hub, with extensions of the harbour and other industrialised growth attracting people like moths to a flame, we need to be mindful that we are attracting a bigger nest of criminal activity. "The police need to keep the town safe from 'drug lords', drug dealers and drug addicts who are busy breaking down the moral fibre of the society that we live in. Furthermore, we need a bigger drug law enforcement squad as this is a specialised field, which requires knowledge of the drug world as presently the police force is not enough to curb these activities. "Whilst Namibia gained its freedom in 1990, it is a pity that our freedom has given flourishing opportunities to unwanted criminal activities, of which the Erongo Region has become part of the statistics blended in crime," said Fisher. "Drugs are being trucked in overland, and slip into the marketplace via the Harbour where drug mules and other individuals are participating in a flourishing illegal

business, using our youth as runners and drug merchants for distribution. "There is no classification when it comes to drug use, and people from all walks of society are being roped into this underworld, sometimes women and sadly children who are soft targets," he added saying that young people are being lured into the consortium of drug dealers to make easy money instead of furthering their education. "We need harsher police action, because the drug busts are too little to be making a difference, and those police who should be paying the informants from tip off's are not using these methods effectively. Fisher recommends that police officers should engage with the courts to implement stiffer crimes, as well as undertaking regular patrols in communities and suburbs where drug use is on the rise. He said that there is a large percentage of hard core drugs such as 'rockies' and cocaine in circulation which are fuelling addiction and an even deeper pit of criminal behaviour.

Excitement builds as world’s largest floating book fair docks soon

News reporter 'Logos Hope', the world's largest floating book fair, will dock for the first time ever at Walvis Bay on 16 July and all book lovers, young and old, are welcome to go to the harbour town and board the vessel. It will soon bring its international crew with their life changing stories for the first time to Walvis Bay, and will stay for 11 days until 27 July. One of these crew members is Benizo Smith Junior, 24 years old from Walvis Bay , who said serving on board has been "the best experience of my life,” He just joined Logos Hope in May 2016 and works in the Book Fair. Benizo enjoys working in the international environment. “It’s amazing to live in a multicultural community. Interacting with different cultures helps me to know myself and find my own identity.” He is excited to see the ship sail into his home town. “Namibia is a land full of potential and I believe Logos Hope’s visit can activate the light in Walvis Bay.” Benizo is one of the ship’s 400 volunteers who represent over 55 nationalities and have left behind families, jobs, and the security of their homes. The crew offers a unique example of unity in cultural diversity. Some come

with qualifications to fill specific roles such as engineering officers, plumbers, carpenters, bookkeepers and cooks among others; many young people, come with no professional qualifications except a willingness to serve. Now Logos Hope - newer, larger and carrying an international crew of four hundred volunteers, features additional space for visitors and more comfortable browsing in the air-conditioned book fair and International Café. This being her first visit to Namibia, crewmembers are looking forward to exploring the local culture and making new friends. “I am very excited for the first ever visit. Walvis Bay is well known in the maritime world and has a rich nautical history,” said Captain Tom Dyer (the USA). “We welcome many on board to visit the book fair and take part in activities. Also we would love to go onshore to interact with the communities of Walvis Bay.” Logos Hope’s on-board book fair offers an expanded selection of over 5 000 different titles at affordable prices. They cover a range of subjects including science, sports, hobbies, cookery, arts, medicine, languages and philosophy. With children’s titles, academic texts, dictionaries, atlases and more, the book fair is something the whole

family can enjoy. Additionally, the rest of the “visitor experience deck” is also open for the public to explore. From the welcome area, which introduces the new vessel by means of a short movie and interactive displays, to the International Café, which has ice cream, drinks and snacks on sale, there is sure to be something for everyone. MV Logos Hope is operated by GBA Ships, an international, charitable organisation registered in Germany. Since 1970 the organisation has welcomed over 45 million visitors up the gangways in over 160 countries and territories around the world. MV Logos Hope will open to the public at the Port of Walvis Bay from 16 to 27 July 2016. Entrance fee is N$5. Children under 12 enter for free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Opening hours are: Sundays through Tuesdays from 14:0020:30h; Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10:00– 20:30h, exception 16th July 2016 14:0020:30h. Entrance fee is N$ 5.00. Children under 12 years old and seniors above 65 enter for free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please enter through the South Gate c/o 5th Road/ Atlantic Street, Walvis Bay. For more information, check www.logoshope.org/namibia.

Paul Fisher Turn Back Crime Campaigner for the Erongo Region

Swakop Uranium, a Namibian world class uranium mining company, invites people who are self-motivated, energetic and wish to work in a High Performance Culture environment, to apply for the following role.

VACANCIES TECHNICIAN MECHANICAl HAUl TRUCK MAINTENANCE Location: Husab Mine, Swakopmund Reports to Team Leader Haul Truck Maintenance MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide advanced technical support to the Haul truck mechanical maintenance function, to manage the technical aspects towards maximum equipment availability and optimum cost including adherence to SHERQ, job safety and good housekeeping standards. Key Performance Areas: • Support a team of maintenance artisans and assistants to ensure that the technical aspects of the Haul Truck maintenance function and associated safety procedures are fully and clearly understood and continuously applied and improved. • Perform technical inspections and reviews of maintenance and repair of Haul trucks, prioritize, schedule, coordinate the technical aspects of the work assigned to staff to accomplish work correctly. • Ensure quality workmanship and maintenance improvement training to artisans. • Perform advanced technical fault finding application and/or tasks on equipment. • Maintenance effectiveness through fault finding, risk assessments, routine and planned technical maintenance/support audits and duties. • Performance Management & Coaching • Skill Development & Growth • Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Effectiveness Requirements and experience: • Grade 12 passed and minimum N6 certificate. • Recognized Trade Diploma with 4 technical theoretical subjects • Code C or CE Driver’s License • 7 years post apprenticeship experience • Technician related experience will be an added advantage • Experience on SAP – PM related modules • Experience in OEM electronic monitoring/fault finding systems (VIMS, ET, Mine care) • Previous maintenance experience on Diesel and/or Electrical driven haul trucks will be an added advantage. Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by 15 July 2016.

OFFICER: INTEgRATION & MII Location: Swakopmund/ Husab Mine Reports to the Manager: Superintendent: ERP & MII MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To develop system interfaces between the ERP system and Mining/Plant production application systems through SAP MII (Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence) platform by using various technologies to implement business intelligence solutions as well as to provide IT expertise/support on Mining/Plant production application systems and other software systems as required. Key Performance Areas: • mii implementation & maintenance: Integration business analysis and design, system interface development between ERP and Mining/Plant production system; research of business intelligence; database administration and development; analyzes and resolves software related faults. • Software Technical documentation: Conducts diagnostics to resolve technical problems; develops training materials and trains users on the proper use of software; Writes procedures for MII and Mining/Plant production software management; implements standard operating procedures and best practices; monitors and maintains documentation. • governance & Security: Ensures that appropriate and secure information systems are in place; supports and participates in troubleshooting, system backups, archiving and disaster recovery; provides expert support when necessary; performs backups and maintains and protects software and information as per policy/procedure. • asset acquisition & deployment: Recommends any additional software requirements needed for successful MII deployments, configuration or maintenance; liaises with suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems/emergencies; adheres to internal control procedures relating to IT asset management. • Maintenance & Service Contracts: Assists analysts, designers and system owners in testing of programs and applications; liaises with external suppliers, software providers, regulatory authorities, individual and business customers and provide assistance with problems that may arise, ensuring a cost effective, quality service; manages 2nd and 3rd level ERP service providers; participates with monitoring implementation and maintenance contracts. • provide support for various application systems during office hours as well as after hours as may be required by Line manager. • perform ad-hoc tasks relating to application support and maintenance as may be required by Line manager. Requirements and experience: • Formal qualification in Information Technology. • Relevant certification, e.g. A+ or N+ certification. • 3-5 years ICT support. • Demonstrable experience in Object Orientated Programming (e.g. C#, Java) and Databases (MS, SQL, Oracle). • Demonstrable experience in HTML, Javascript, XML. • Experience in Industrial IT environment will be a distinct advantage. • Code B driver’s License. • Technician related experience in cost control, maintenance and analytical fault finding. • Experience on SAP – PM related modules • Experience in OEM electronic monitoring/fault finding systems (Komtrax Plus, Modular Mine care,

AMS2000) • Previous maintenance experience on the following Komatsu earth moving equipment would be an advantage - PC850 Excavator, D375 & D475 Track Dozer, WD600 Wheel Dozer, WA1200 Front End Loader, G825 Grader and 785 Water Trucks • Valid Driver’s License Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to recruitment@cgnpc.com.cn by 15 July 2016.

Team Leader – Heavy equipmenT Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reports to the Equipment & Services Engineer MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide an engineering service of planned and unplanned maintenance to all heavy and auxiliary motorized equipment within the parameters of cost and OHSE standards. Key Performance Areas: • Provides relevant maintenance support to the Company; • Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environment best practices and legislation • Ensures that workshop tools are in place and available; • Discusses jobs with the Planner and prioritize based on backlog; • Ensures quality checks are done; • Key role in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives; • People management - Performance and Development; • Ensures that inspections of conditions of machinery / equipment are carried out and followed through with repair plans; • Stock and Non-stock Management Effectiveness; • Executes and checks agreed set standards to achieve or exceed quality specifications; • Monitors and reviews processes and materials used within own area of responsibility; • Analyses, evaluates and conducts process reviews; • Ensures effective control over the costing and quality assurance of work done by all contractors in area of responsibility. Requirements and experience: • Recognised Trade Diploma with 4 technical theoretical subjects (N3 level) or Grade 12 with 4 technical theoretical subjects. • 5-7 years post apprenticeship experience working in a heavy equipment maintenance environment, of which 3 year should be on supervisory level. • Sound experience of heavy equipment maintenance plans, root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques. • Valid code B driver’s license and code C1 will be an added advantage Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.eng@cgnpc.com.cn by by 15 July 2016.

MEdIUM/lONg TERM PlANNER Location: Husab Site – 67 kilometers from Swakopmund Reporting to the Technical Services Manager MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To produce mine plans and related documentation in line with Swakop Uranium’s (SU) strategic business goals and objectives to ensure the optimal depletion of the Husab Uranium mineral resources. Key Performance Areas: • Interprets directives on medium to long term objectives. • Develops and proposes new mine planning scenarios (designs and schedules) for approval and implementation. • Continually reviews, updates and prepares sets mine plans to accommodate changes, constraints and deviations to mine plans. • Monitors and Compiles monthly and quarterly reconciliations to plan reports. • Identifies non-adherence or compliance to plan and recommend remediation measures. • Prepares detailed variance analysis and comments. • Establishes and recommends revised mining boundaries by selecting and analyzing production factors and data for determining optimal mining options. • Proposes revisions and changes to SU policies and procedures relating to mine planning information systems. • Prepare annual reserve estimates and reporting. • Coach and Mentor junior professional staff. • Adheres to all Safety, Health, and Environmental, Radiation and Quality Effectiveness policies and procedures. Requirements and experience: • BSc Degree in Mining Engineering. • 5 years or more relevant mining experience of which 3 years must be mine planning environment. • Experienced user of Mine Planning and Design Software’s (Datamine & Surpac). • Above average analytical, numerical and report writing skills. • Eligible to register for a recognized professional body. • Code 08/BE Driver’s license. Send your cv’s and other relevant documents to psujobs.min@cgnpc.com.cn by by 15 July 2016.

Through its commitment to its people, the company offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and dedicated people in the industry. Previously disadvantaged Namibians meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Clearly indicate the position you are applying for as well as your name and surname in the subject line of your application email. Applications received that do not meet this criteria will not be considered. Enquiries can be directed to the Recruitment Team at 064 410 9000. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advertisement and no documents will be returned. Short-listed candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment selection assessments. For more information on the company, please visit www.swakopuranium.com

Motoring

Thursday, 07 July 2016

Jeep Club Namibia drive the dunes in full force

Action in the desert last Saturday saw over 30 4x4's in a fun outing organised by the Jeep Club Namibia. (Photos Chris Litschka and Donna Collins)

Donna Collins When you unleash over 30 Jeeps and hard core 4x4s into the dunes for a Saturday outing through the Namib Desert, then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun and games all the way. Off road skills were challenged to the max, and it was indeed an outing tailor made for "boys with their toys". An early morning start saw the largest gathering of Jeep Club Namibia members and owners parked at the Lagoon, where the girls took 'selfies' and the guys compared notes and networked, many of whom had driven to the coast from Windhoek to take part in the club's first major off-road excursion. An impressive line-up of Jeep Wranglers in all colours, sporting after market accessories with hard tops, soft tops, ranging in four and two-door

variants, were the envy of all. In between, some Toyota FJ Cruisers and Land Rover Defenders added some variety to the gathering. For most of the people who attended, it was their maiden trip into the dunes with their 4x4s. With the trip planned for Sandwich Harbour, the time factor played a role as many first time drivers needed more leeway to tackle the obstacles, dune climbs and soft sand, so it was a long day. The day trip was accompanied by Werner Schaap, seasoned 4x4 adventurer who has made endless trips into the Namib Desert over the past 11 years, having hosted a TV series 'Battle of the Dunes' which takes place in the desert surrounds of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. In addition, M&Z Motors Walvis Bay sales crew were in the mix with the test drive silver Wrangler, as well as an organised local guide arranged by the Jeep Club Namibia to lead the excursion and take them through the desert, which for many novices is no mean feat. Speaking to Don Mumbone (co-founder Jeep Club Namibia), he said that the club started last year in April in Windhoek with only four members, and has grown today in numbers with members from all over the country. He said that after this week-end they have reached about 70 members in total. "We are trying to bring everyone into this club to get to know their 4x4s whilst enjoying a day out with family and friends - to live without limits because we have the cars that can do it." said Don. "This was our second coastal trip and by far the biggest the club organised, with more planned

M&Z Motors team Louis Van Vuuren and Hendrik Pool with Seasoned 4x4 adventurer Werner Schaap

Jeep Club Namibia guys Jerry Muadinohamba, Hannes Uys and Gweda Nandago for the future," he added, saying that Werner will be coming up to Windhoek to provide some of the Jeep club members with skilled 4x4 driver training. "The day was beautiful and a great experience, especially for the first timers who put their vehicles and driving skills to the test whilst meeting other fellow Jeep owners."

With more trips and outings in the pipeline, Don said that the next big outing to be organised by the Jeep Club Namibia, will be a week-long camping excursion from Luderitz to Walvis Bay later this year. Jeep Club Namibia can be reached on face book for further details.

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