NIMT 2025 March Intake – Namibia

NIMT’s 2025 March Intake is a great opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue artisan training. The institute provides training across its various campuses, equipping students with essential skills needed in Namibia’s thriving industrial sector.

Available Courses for the 2025 Intake

NIMT offers training programs in various technical disciplines. The available trades for the 2025 intake include:

  • Fitting & Turning
  • Welding/Boilermaking
  • Electrical
  • Diesel/Petrol Mechanics
  • Automotive Mechatronics
  • Autotronics
  • Instrumentation
  • Plumbing/Sheet Metal
  • Carpentry/Joinery
  • Bricklaying/Plastering
  • Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration
  • Clothing Production
  • Electrical Millwright

Academic Entry Requirements

To qualify for the 2025 intake, all applicants must meet the following academic requirements:

  • Minimum Grade 11 Pass: Applicants should have passed Mathematics, Science, and English.
  • Additional Qualifications: Any additional qualifications, such as N1, N2, or N3 certificates, will be considered.

NSFAF Loan Assistance Requirements

The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) provides loan assistance to selected first-year students. To be eligible, candidates must meet the following conditions:

  1. Parental Income: The combined annual income of the applicant’s parents must not exceed N$500,000.00.
  2. Namibian Citizenship: The applicant must be a Namibian citizen and unemployed.
  3. No Prior NSFAF Loan: The applicant should not have received an NSFAF loan before.
  4. Documentation: Certified copies of the following documents must be attached to the application:
    • National Grade 12/NSSCO results certificate
    • Any other qualifications (e.g., N1, N2, N3)
    • ID card or passport of the applicant and both parents
    • Full birth certificate
    • Driver’s license (if available)
    • Medical certificate
    • Latest payslips of both parents or a pension card or death certificate
    • Unemployment declaration of the applicant

Registration Details and Fees

Here is a breakdown of the fees for registration and accommodation/transport:

For Government Loan-Assisted Trainees:

  • Non-refundable registration fee: N$3,500.00
  • Accommodation/Transport fee: N$6,600.00 per semester (if residing in NIMT’s facilities or using NIMT transport)

Note: If you have previously obtained financial assistance from NSFAF, NIMT requires an acknowledgment letter from NSFAF confirming that your training will be funded.

For Private Sector-Sponsored Trainees:

  • Training fees: N$30,000.00
  • Accommodation/Transport fee: N$6,600.00 per semester (if applicable)

Important Dates for NIMT 2025 March Intake

  • Level 1 & Special Trainees: Classes commence on 14 March 2025.
  • Level 2 Trainees on All Campuses: Start date is 1 March 2025.
  • Level 3 Trainees at NNC: Classes begin on 1 March 2025.
  • Level 3 Trainees at NET, NBCT & NSC Campuses: Start date is 22 March 2025.
  • Closing Date for Applications: 25 February 2025, at 12 noon.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the application form and ensure all necessary documentation is included. Submit your application to:

The Executive Director, NIMT
Private Bag 5025, Swakopmund
Fax: (064) 510 369
Email: ho@nimt.edu.na

Important: Only applications with all required documentation will be considered. Make sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want your documents returned.