The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) plans to recruit 1,500 new members through the NDF Recruitment Planning Committee across all 14 regions in March 2025.

This was revealed by the recruitment officer in the Kavango East Region, Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Kamwi, who paid a courtesy call to Kavango East Region Governor, Bonifatius Wakudumo, on Friday.

“A total of 3,000 cadets will be shortlisted, and 1,500 will make the final cut. Application forms will be submitted starting from 01 November to 15 November 2024,” Kamwi informed the governor and other stakeholders who were at the meeting.

The 1,500 cadets will undergo basic recruit training for nine months at the NDF training establishment in Okahandja during the 2024/25 financial year.

According to Kamwi, the distribution of new members across the regions has been determined, with the |Khomas Region allocated 288 positions, Ohangwena 240, Omusati 240, and the remaining 11 regions allocated 192 positions each.

The marginalised communities are allocated 120 positions.

Kamwi said the Recruitment Planning Committee will execute the recruitment process in close coordination with regional and constituency councillors for transparency and fairness.

Interested candidates must be Namibian citizens and should be between the ages of 18 and 25 years.
“Interested candidates must have obtained Grade 12 or an equivalent certificate with 25 points in five subjects, including an E symbol in English,” he said.

Those who meet the necessary requirements should be ready to undergo a comprehensive medical exam and must pass a basic general knowledge test as well as a fitness test, Kamwi shared with the governor.