Invitations

INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON

The Independent Chairperson of the Board is responsible for providing independent, ethical, and strategic leadership to the Board of Namclear. This includes guiding the organisation to achieve strong governance outcomes, ensuring ethical culture, sustainable performance, effective control systems, and maintaining stakeholder confidence within the national payment system.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Setting the tone for ethical and effective leadership at Board level, promoting integrity, accountability, and responsible decision-making.
  • Promote governance practices that support a culture of trust, transparency, and ethical conduct across the organisation.
  • Provide strategic oversight to ensure Namclear delivers sustainable value within the national payment system and remains appropriately positioned within a digitally evolving payments environment.
  • Ensure alignment between organisational strategy, performance outcomes, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Oversee systems of governance, including sound risk management covering payment, settlement, operational, and cyber risks, as well as strong internal controls and compliance frameworks.
  • Ensure adherence to Bank of Namibia regulations and oversee the integrity and resilience of clearing systems infrastructure.
  • Promote confidence in Namclear as a systemically important financial market infrastructure and ensure fair consideration of all stakeholders, including banks, non-banks, payment participants, regulators, and the broader financial system.
  • Act as an ambassador for Namclear in strengthening national and industry trust.
  • Lead the Board in effective decision-making, ensuring constructive challenge, independence, and sound governance practices.
  • Ensure the Board is appropriately composed, skilled, and independent, and oversee the evaluation of Board and committee effectiveness.
  • Ensure accountability of the Managing Director and management.

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Degree (NQF Level 8) in Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
  • Training in Corporate Governance or Board Leadership will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience Required:

  • Minimum 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in banking, payments, financial services, financial market infrastructures, or clearing systems.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience at board or council level, preferably in a chairperson or independent non-executive capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience in governance of regulated institutions, financial systems or payments ecosystems, and strategic leadership and oversight.

Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. Interested applicants complying with the requirements mentioned above must forward a detailed CV, certified qualifications, and motivational letter as ONE PDF DOCUMENT not bigger than 5MB to the Company Secretary, Mr. Ashley Parry, at AParry@namclear.com.na.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Downloadable full description is available here: Independent Chairperson full description

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Independent Non-Executive Director of the Board is responsible for providing independent oversight, objective judgment, and governance leadership to the Board of Namclear. This includes supporting the organisation in achieving strong governance outcomes, ensuring an ethical culture, sustainable performance, effective control systems, and maintaining stakeholder confidence within the national payment system.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for promoting and upholding high standards of ethical conduct, integrity, and accountability in all Board activities.
  • Exercise independent judgment in Board deliberations and support a governance culture anchored in transparency, fairness, and responsible decision-making.
  • Constructively challenge management where appropriate to ensure balanced and informed decision-making.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction and oversight of Namclear, ensuring alignment with long-term sustainability within the evolving digital payments environment.
  • Monitor organisational performance against strategic objectives and consider stakeholder interests when evaluating key decisions.
  • Review and monitor governance frameworks and internal controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
  • Ensure adequacy of risk management systems, including payment and settlement risk, operational risk, and cybersecurity risk.
  • Support compliance with Bank of Namibia regulations and applicable laws while safeguarding the integrity and resilience of clearing systems infrastructure.
  • Act in the best interests of Namclear and the broader financial system, ensuring fair consideration of all stakeholders, including banks, non-banks, payment participants, regulators, and the wider financial ecosystem.
  • Strengthen confidence in Namclear as a systemically important financial market infrastructure.
  • Actively participate in Board and committee meetings, providing independent, objective, and constructive input.
  • Support effective Board composition, diversity, succession planning, and contribute to Board and committee evaluations.
  • Oversee the accountability of management and act in accordance with fiduciary duties, including acting in the best interests of Namclear, exercising due care, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications:

  • Degree (NQF Level 8) in Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
  • Training in Corporate Governance or Board Leadership will be advantageous.

Minimum Experience Required:

  • Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience in banking, payments, financial services, financial market infrastructures, or clearing systems.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience serving on a Board or Council, preferably as a non-executive director.
  • Demonstrated experience in governance of regulated institutions, financial systems or payments ecosystems, and strategic oversight and decision-making.

Preference will be given to Namibian citizens. Interested applicants complying with the requirements mentioned above must forward a detailed CV, certified qualifications, and motivational letter as ONE PDF DOCUMENT not bigger than 5MB to the Company Secretary, Mr. Ashley Parry, at AParry@namclear.com.na.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Downloadable full description is available here: Independent Non-Executive Director full Description