Occupational Health and Safety/COIDA ManagerWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a Managerial post in Namibian Government as an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist/Practitioner What nationality are you? I am a South African Citizen What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English (Good) Afrikaans (Good) Setswana (Fair) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Namibia, preferably in Windhoek. Reason being, my roots are in Namibia and I want to relocate there. I've got four (4) sons, one busy with his diploma in electrical engineering, the second born busy with his diploma in Agriculture, and the other two still at school. It is my wish (and the demand of the boys) for them to know their roots What countries have you worked in? South Africa What field do you currently work in? I am currently an An Assistant Manager for Occupational Health and Safety in the North West Provincial Treasury Department. What fields have you worked in before? I am in the field of Occupational Health and Safety as well as Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act for the past nine (9) years. Previously I worked as a Ministerial Typist. What qualifications do you hold? I have competency in Occupational Health and Safety as well as a SAMTRAC qualification and am currently busy with my Diploma in Safety Management Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education is important, but in certain fields skills are more valuable especially in a technical field Describe the benefits of working with others The benefits of working with others are legio, but I will highlight a few: - In a team people can advise each other if needed - If one person has formal education and lack skills, he/she might gain it from other team members Describe the benefits of working alone A person working alone can determine the speed and tempo of a project and is more in charge of the results that might be achieved through a project. What was your worst working experience? Honestly, my worst working experience was appointed as a Ministerial typist in a Ministry that was headed by a Minister who was a member of the Freedom Front. They were misled by my surname and I was interviewed over the phone. The day when I reported for duty, they realized that I was a black woman. Ha ha ha! Because I was appointed administratively, there was not much that they could do. I was the only black lady in the ministry and you can imagine. But on a lighter note, life had taught us that there is nothing that can hold up to good ethical practices, hard work and commitment. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? No matter what people think of you, how unfair they treat you, the onus is on you to show them who you are and what you deserve through hard work, good ethical practices, commitment and humanity. Always stay human. What unique skills do you have? As a person who are working in government for the past fourteen (14) years, I have the following skills: -Work ethics -Commitment -Patience with fellow workers -An urge to always learn more under circumstances an most importantly, -Impart skills to the youth What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Occupational Health and Safety Specialist also dealing with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Dealing with people. Protecting their health and safety. Also the fact that my job is not limited to a certain workplace but all employees in a country What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Low budgets for implementation and compliance | 
