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How to Apply for Private Companies in Namibia 2026 - FNB, Old Mutual, Shoprite, MTC & Telecom Guide

Updated: 13 Oct 2026 • 6 min read • Jobs Namibia

Introduction

Private companies employ over 70% of formal workers in Namibia. This guide shows you exactly how to apply for jobs at the biggest private employers: FNB Namibia, Bank Windhoek, Old Mutual, Sanlam, Hollard Insurance, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Woermann Brock, MTC Namibia, Telecom Namibia, Paratus and more.

1. Banking Jobs - FNB Namibia, Bank Windhoek, Standard Bank

Where to Apply

FNB Namibia: fnb.co.za/careers or FNB App > Careers. Create profile, upload CV in PDF.
Bank Windhoek: bankwindhoek.com.na/careers
Standard Bank Namibia: standardbank.com/careers

Requirements for Bank Teller, Consultant, Manager

Grade 12 with 25 points + Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration
Police clearance certificate from NAMPOL Criminal Record Centre, Ausspanplatz, Windhoek (N$80, 2-6 weeks)
ITC credit check - banks will check your credit score via TransUnion Namibia. Clean ITC required. You can check yours online for N$50 before applying.
Computer skills: Microsoft Excel Advanced, SAP FICO for finance roles, Pastel for accounting
Bank account: You will need to open an FNB Easy Account or Bank Windhoek Easy Account. HR will ask for a bank confirmation letter for salary payment. FNB Easy Account has zero monthly fee for entry-level staff and includes free funeral cover of N$15,000.

Banking Benefit: Once employed at FNB or Bank Windhoek, you qualify for staff benefits: FNB staff home loan at prime -2% (currently 9.5% vs 11.5% normal), vehicle finance at 12%, personal loan up to N$250,000, free credit card, and medical aid subsidy through Prosperity Health or Old Mutual Health.

2. Insurance Jobs - Old Mutual, Sanlam, Hollard, Santam

Where to Apply

Old Mutual Namibia: oldmutual.com.na/careers
Sanlam Namibia: sanlam.com/careers
Hollard Insurance: hollard.co.na/careers

Requirements for Insurance Broker, Financial Advisor, Car Insurance Agent

Grade 12 + RE5 certificate (Regulatory Examination for financial advisors) - Old Mutual provides training
Knowledge of products: funeral cover Namibia, life insurance, car insurance (comprehensive vs third party), medical aid, home insurance, retirement annuity
Police clearance + ITC credit check - insurance companies check both before hiring
Own car + valid driver's license + car insurance (Hollard, Old Mutual, Santam offer comprehensive cover from N$400/month for Toyota)
Smartphone with MTC data bundles (5GB for N$199) for client visits and apps

Insurance Salary: Insurance Broker at Old Mutual: N$12,000 basic + commission N$10,000-30,000 if you sell life insurance, funeral cover, car insurance. Financial Advisor at Sanlam: N$15,000 + commission + medical aid + pension + car allowance N$4,000 + car insurance benefit.

3. Retail Jobs - Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Woermann Brock

Where to Apply

In-store: Ask for application form at customer service, attach CV, certified ID, police clearance
Online: shoprite.co.za/careers, pnp.co.za/careers

Requirements

Grade 10-12 for cashier, Grade 12 + Diploma for supervisor/manager
CV + certified ID + police clearance certificate
Own transport beneficial - some manager roles require driver's license and car insurance
Customer service experience

Salary: Cashier N$4,000-6,000, Supervisor N$8,000-12,000, Store Manager N$15,000-25,000 + medical aid + pension + 13th cheque.

4. Telecom Jobs - MTC Namibia, Telecom Namibia, Paratus

Where to Apply

MTC: mtc.com.na/careers
Telecom Namibia: telecom.na/careers
Paratus: paratus.africa/careers

Requirements

Grade 12 + Diploma in IT, Marketing, Customer Service
Computer skills: Microsoft Office, CRM (Salesforce), networking basics
Sales experience for MTC sales consultant roles - selling phone contracts, data bundles, best smartphones like Samsung Galaxy A15

Tech Tip: For online applications, you need reliable internet: Telecom Namibia offers 10Mbps unlimited for N$399/month, Paratus 20Mbps for N$599, or MTC 5GB data bundle for N$199/month. Best laptop for job applications: HP Pavilion 15 at N$8,499 or Lenovo IdeaPad 3 at N$7,299 at Computer World Windhoek.

General Documents Needed for All Private Companies

CV in PDF (ATS optimized, 1-2 pages) - we can write for N$100
Certified ID and qualifications (not older than 6 months)
Police clearance certificate (valid 6 months)
Bank confirmation letter from FNB or Bank Windhoek
Driver's license + car insurance if role requires driving
For banking/insurance: ITC credit check clearance

How Long to Wait?

Private companies respond in 1-3 weeks. If no reply after 2 weeks, call HR number on advert. For FNB and Old Mutual, check your profile online for status.