Petrofund Namibia

Petrofund Namibia PETROFUND builds capacity through training, institutional development and scholarships.

PETROFUND is a statutory body of the Government of the Republic of Namibia, established in 1992 to enhance capacity within the country’s upstream petroleum sector.

LOCAL SUPPLIERS GROWTH – PETROFUND CEO, Nillian Mulemi says Namibia has taken a proactive approach to building the capac...
01/09/2026

LOCAL SUPPLIERS GROWTH – PETROFUND CEO, Nillian Mulemi says Namibia has taken a proactive approach to building the capacity of local businesses to participate meaningfully in the oil and gas industry.

She highlighted a recent workshop that brought together petroleum operators, Tier 1 service companies and financial institutions to share information on the technical, standards and business requirements for local suppliers seeking to participate in upstream petroleum projects.

Mulemi made the remarks during an executive panel discussion titled “Unlocking Capital to African Content Growth,” currently underway at the AOW Energy Conference in Accra, Ghana.

She reiterated the Namibian Government’s commitment to capacitating local businesses as supported by the Upstream Oil and Gas Local Content Policy, which provides for the strengthening of local supply chains and the participation of Namibian suppliers in the upstream petroleum industry.

FINAL SHOW DAY – Visit the PETROFUND booth at the Headman’s Hall on the final day of the Ongwediva Trade Fair and learn ...
29/08/2026

FINAL SHOW DAY – Visit the PETROFUND booth at the Headman’s Hall on the final day of the Ongwediva Trade Fair and learn more about training and career opportunities in Namibia’s upstream oil and gas industry.

See you there!

SEND-OFF – PETROFUND CEO, Nillian Mulemi and her team today held a send-off ceremony for the second cohort of Remote Ope...
28/08/2026

SEND-OFF – PETROFUND CEO, Nillian Mulemi and her team today held a send-off ceremony for the second cohort of Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot Technicians in partnership with Subsea 7 Official.

This follows a recruitment process that resulted in the selection of three Namibians to participate in specialised training at the Netherlands Maritime University College in Malaysia.

Upon completion of the training programme, the trainees will be deployed to Subsea7’s global operations and be absorbed into the company’s staff structure.

An ROV Pilot Technician operates, maintains and repairs unmanned underwater robotic submersibles from a surface control station aboard a vessel or offshore rig.

REMINDER - Join us for today’s O&G Lecture Series from 11:00-12:30 (Namibian Time) Link: https://lnkd.in/gSNKjtRJ
28/08/2026

REMINDER - Join us for today’s O&G Lecture Series from 11:00-12:30 (Namibian Time) Link: https://lnkd.in/gSNKjtRJ

O&G LECTURE SERIES – This month, PETROFUND in partnership with SBM Offshore brings you an insightful online webinar on “...
25/08/2026

O&G LECTURE SERIES – This month, PETROFUND in partnership with SBM Offshore brings you an insightful online webinar on “Turning Fragmented Data into Operational Intelligence and Reliability,” featuring two experienced industry speakers.

To register, scan the QR code below or use the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QLUXr5YUhW

23/08/2026

VISIT US TODAY – We are live at the Ongwediva Trade Fair, sharing information about our programmes, including PetroConnect. Come and learn more about how you can upload your CV and qualifications to access on-the-job training, internship and employment opportunities in the upstream oil and gas industry.

21/08/2026

INVESTMENT: The Petroleum Training and Education Fund has invested about N$160 million in training and educating more than 500 Namibians, as the country prepares to move from oil and gas exploration to production.

The investment was highlighted by Petrofund CEO Nillian Mulemi during the fourth edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek on Wednesday.

(Report: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

MEET US IN THE NORTH – Join the dedicated PETROFUND team at this year’s Ongwediva Trade Fair taking place from 21–29 Aug...
20/08/2026

MEET US IN THE NORTH – Join the dedicated PETROFUND team at this year’s Ongwediva Trade Fair taking place from 21–29 August 2026 and discover more about the opportunities available in Namibia’s upstream oil and gas industry.

20/08/2026

More than 60 Namibians have secured employment and internship opportunities in the oil and gas industry through PETROFUND partnerships, as the Fund seeks to translate its N$160 million training investment into actual participation in the emerging sector.

The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PETROFUND) has signed more than 10 strategic memoranda of understanding with international oil and gas operators and service companies, providing Namibians with access to employment, internships, on-the-job training and specialised skills development.

PETROFUND Chief Executive Officer Nillian Mulemi said the partnerships form part of efforts to ensure investment in training produces tangible employment and economic opportunities as Namibia moves from exploration towards potential development and production.

Her remarks were delivered on her behalf by PETROFUND Head of Communications and Stakeholder Relations Shoki Kandjimi at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference on 19 August 2026.
TechnipFMC Namibia has employed 23 Namibians through the initiative and provided training opportunities in Ghana, Nigeria and France.

https://thebrief.com.na/2026/08/over-60-namibians-enter-oil-and-gas-industry-through-petrofund-partnerships/

BARRELS OF SKILLS – PETROFUND CEO, Nillian Mulemi says that as Namibia advances towards oil and gas development and prod...
20/08/2026

BARRELS OF SKILLS – PETROFUND CEO, Nillian Mulemi says that as Namibia advances towards oil and gas development and production it is essential to expose and integrate Namibians into offshore operations, drilling rigs and future FPSO facilities.

She said this in a speech read on her behalf by the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Lead, Shoki Kandjimi during the Executive Session at the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference in Windhoek on Wednesday.

Mulemi further added that PETROFUND remains committed to investing in what it dubbed as “barrels of skills and opportunities” to develop a globally competitive workforce through partnerships among government, industry, training institutions and development partners.

She also encouraged oil and gas companies and jobseekers to subscribe to and create profiles on PetroConnect. The platform connects jobseekers with opportunities in the petroleum industry by enabling qualified Namibians to create professional profiles and upload their CVs and qualifications at no cost via the fund’s website.

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