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How to fill in the Namibian government application form
By Alexander Phillip · Career Coach and Recruitment Expert · Updated October 2026
Quick answer
Public service jobs in Namibia are applied for on form 156043, Application for Employment, one form per post. Fill in every part, mark choices with an X, sign the declaration, and attach the Health Questionnaire, a CV and certified copies of your certificates and ID. Leaving any of these out means disqualification.
- Every section of form 156043
- What goes in the envelope
- The CV the form asks for
Where government vacancies are published
The Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Public Service Management, publishes public service vacancies in numbered PSM circulars, each with an annexure listing the posts, their requirements and where to send applications. PSM Circular No. H of 2025, for example, was advertised on 17 September 2025 and closed on 17 October 2025.
Anyone may apply: the circular says candidacy is not limited to public servants, and that preference goes to Namibian nationals. Applications are addressed to the Executive Director of the office, ministry or agency named in the annexure.
Write the circular number, the post designation and the post number (where there is one) on every form. A separate application is needed for each post.
What goes in the envelope
| Item | Who asks for it | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Form 156043, Application for Employment | Every applicant | One form per post, filled in full; mark choices with an X |
| Health Questionnaire (form 156094) | Every applicant | Printed with the form; complete it in full and attach it |
| Your CV | Every applicant | The form says a CV must be attached by all applicants; the circular asks for a comprehensive one |
| Certified copies of your educational certificates | Every applicant | Qualifications from outside Namibia must be evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) |
| Certified copy of your identification document | Every applicant | The form also asks for passport and work permit numbers where they apply |
| Letter confirming your probation | Serving public servants | Asked for in part C if your probation is confirmed |
The form, section by section
- A. Employment desired: the post exactly as the circular names it, the office, ministry, agency or regional council in order of preference, the duty station, when you can start, and the circular reference and date.
- B. Personal particulars: surname and first names in block letters, your Namibian identity number, date of birth, passport and work permit numbers if they apply, postal and home addresses, phone numbers, email and an alternative contact person. Then disability, and four yes or no questions on criminal convictions, pending cases, dismissal and medical boarding; a yes needs full details on a separate sheet.
- C. Current employment: only for people already in the public service (post, grade, date of appointment, salary scale and notch, probation).
- D. Language proficiency: good, fair or poor for speaking, reading and writing English and any other language.
- E. Qualifications: your highest school qualification with all subjects (underline the major ones) and the month and year obtained, then every college or university qualification. Add apprenticeships and any statutory registration your profession needs.
- F. Experience: each employer, the post you held, the dates from and to (day, month and year), and the reason you left. The form has room for four jobs; your CV carries the rest.
- G. Contractual obligations: any study, bursary or similar obligation you still owe.
- H. Declaration: sign and date it. The form warns that a false declaration disqualifies you, or can lead to your discharge if found after appointment.
Make the CV and the form say the same thing
Use the same job titles, the same dates and the same qualification names on your CV as in parts E and F, so nothing on the form contradicts it, and put the requirements from the circular's annexure where they can be seen at once. The circular counts appropriate experience from any rank or post, including the private sector, so list it all.
What the form says will disqualify you
- A part of the form left blank that applies to you
- No CV attached
- No certified copies of your educational certificates and ID
- A Health Questionnaire missing or not filled in completely
- One form used for several posts
- A false declaration, which can also lead to discharge if found after appointment
The CV that goes with it
Keep it to two pages, most recent first: contact details with +264, a short profile written for the post, work experience with what you achieved, education with your NSSCO and NSSCAS results or older NSSCH, then skills. Save it as a PDF to print, so the layout does not move.
Build it on your phone, run the free ATS check, then print it with the form. The same CV works for private employers on NIEIS and LinkedIn.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get the Namibian government application form?
Form 156043 is available at government offices, and several ministries and agencies post it as a PDF on their websites, for example the National Planning Commission. We do not host the form; use an official copy.
Do I still need a CV if I fill in form 156043?
Yes. The form's own notes say a CV must be attached by all applicants, and the PSM circulars ask for a comprehensive CV. The form has room for four jobs; the CV gives the panel the full picture.
Can I use one form for several government posts?
No. The form and the circular both ask for a separate application for each post, with the circular number and post number written on each form.
My degree is from outside Namibia. What do I do?
The circular says all foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). Get the evaluation before you apply and attach it with your certified copies.
Do I need an application letter for a government job in Namibia?
The circular asks for the form, a CV and certified copies; it does not ask for a letter. If a particular advert asks for one, our application letter guide shows the format.
More help with your application
Your CV for the public service, ready tonight
Build it on your phone with help on the wording, print it, and put it in the envelope with form 156043.