Chamwe Kaira
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has begun the search for a new chief executive officer following the retirement of long-serving CEO Veston Malango on 30 November.
Malango will remain with the organisation for at least a year to allow for a smooth handover.
He is also expected to continue serving the mining industry, possibly through roles on boards or regulatory bodies.
The chamber has advertised the CEO position on a five-year renewable contract and appointed Visions Consulting to manage the recruitment process in line with its governance policies.
The mining industry contributed 13.3% to GDP in 2024, down from 14.8% in 2023.
Turnover stood at N$51.382 billion, a slight drop from N$51.572 billion in 2023. Mining companies paid salaries amounting to N$7.976 billion, up from N$6.85 billion the previous year.
Total taxes paid were N$5.624 billion, down from N$6.861 billion in 2023. The industry directly employed 20,843 people, up from 18,189 in 2023.
The chamber, founded in 1969, promotes and protects the interests of Namibia’s mining and exploration sector.
Its vision is to position the industry as a safe, environmentally responsible and globally competitive contributor to national prosperity.
Its mission focuses on responsible mining and exploration. Its values include integrity, transparency, accountability and compliance.
According to the vacancy announcement, the new CEO will provide strategic leadership and oversee the Chamber’s operations.
The role includes advancing an enabling environment for mining and exploration, strengthening relations with government, labour, business and international partners, and representing member interests.
Key performance areas include strategic leadership, industry policy development and corporate governance.
The CEO will also oversee annual work programmes and budgets and manage stakeholder engagement with government, political and labour leaders, business representatives, international partners, the media and Chamber members.
Applicants must hold an honours degree at NQF Level 8 in mining, engineering, corporate finance, law, business administration or a related field. A master’s degree in business administration will be an advantage. Candidates must have at least ten years of senior general management experience in engineering, corporate finance, legal, or corporate services, preferably within the mining industry, along with experience engaging government and labour leaders.
The chamber lists competencies such as leadership, strategic thinking, policy development, legislative knowledge, risk profiling, interpersonal skills and strong presentation and writing abilities.
Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. Vetting will be conducted on shortlisted applicants. Applications close on 30 January 2026.
