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ABOUT US The Namibia Training Authority is entrusted with the effective regulation and funding of the provision of Vocational Education and Training in our country. The NTA contributes to an effective and sustainable system of skills formation, aligned with the needs of the labour market and which provides the skills required for accelerated development. In this system, competencies are developed that are needed for productive work and increased standards of living.
A STRATEGIC ORGANISATION Literally, a ‘port of call’ is a port where ships can take on or discharge cargo. However, if one considers the more figurative meaning, this phrase also implies fitness for purpose, which equates quality with the fulfilment of specific outcomes. These outcomes are defined under the VET Act of 2008 as the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan for Vocational Education and Training and to increase access, equity and quality. This is the NTA’s vision: To be the national port of call for Vocational Education and Training skills in Namibia. It is a vision under which our organisation appreciates that quality defines the purpose in our mission to regulate and facilitate the sustainable delivery of quality Vocational Education and Training to the benefit of our stakeholders. Under this mission, quality is demonstrated by achieving the following objectives:
1. Organisational effectiveness
2. Funding
3. Regulation
4. Training and related services provision
5. Administration of the VET levy
6. Stakeholder engagement and communication
An organisational structure aligned with the strategy and populated with competent staff and systems.
An effective regulatory framework in line with the VET Act and a continuously improved regulatory framework.
Effective collection and disbursement of VET levy in accordance with the VET Act.
Sufficient and sustainable funding to ensure quality Vocational Education and Training.
Quality training and services in line with all identified needs of stakeholders and the industry at large through VET providers.
Effective stakeholder identification and engagement based on identified needs.
DRIVEN BY VALUES To guide the organisational behaviour of the NTA in the execution of its Strategic Plan, our staff strive to uphold key core values in giving effect to our work. In the below sequence, the first letters in each of these values spell the acronym RAISE, which in turn translates into an organisation-wide objective to raise the bar as far as the delivery of Vocational Education and Training in Namibia is concerned.
Accountability Responsiveness We will provide frank, impartial and timely feedback to the government, stakeholders and partners.
We will work towards clear objectives in a transparent manner and accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
Integrity We will be honest, open and transparent in our dealings, using power responsibly while striving to earn and sustain a high level of public trust.
Service delivery We will be focused and geared towards high levels of service delivery.
Excellence We will meet our mandate and deliver services in a manner that reflects a high level of excellence.
The National Port of Call for Vocational Skills
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