Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS)

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS), a cornerstone of the Namibian job market, is currently experiencing intermittent interruptions and the unexpected downtime has raised concerns about its impact on both employers and job seekers. NIEIS, launched by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation in Namibia, is designed to connect employers with potential employees. It requires designated employers to report job vacancies, creating a comprehensive database of employment opportunities in accordance with the Employment Service Act (Act No. 8 of 2011). Kyllikki Sihlahla, the Acting Executive Director of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and…