About the HRDC
NamWater's vocational training centre at the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant, building skills for NamWater and the wider water sector.
NamWater's centre for technical skills
The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) is part of NamWater, the Namibia Water Corporation. It trains the people who keep water flowing: process controllers, plumbers, pump mechanics, electricians and the supervisors who lead them.
Because the centre sits at the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant, trainees learn on real equipment, guided by instructors with years of experience in the water sector.
Location
Von Bach Water Treatment Plant, near Okahandja
Part of NamWater
Namibia's bulk water utility, est. 1997
Competent, safe and confident people for Namibia's water sector.
Learning by doing, on real plant and equipment, with small classes and practical assessment.
Safety first, quality in every lesson, and respect for every trainee, in line with NamWater's values.
Open to the whole water sector
NamWater staff
Upskilling and refresher training for operators, artisans and supervisors across all five Business Units.
External companies
Mines, contractors and industry sending teams for certified technical and safety training.
Municipalities
Local authority water and sanitation teams who run their own treatment and reticulation.
School leavers & apprentices
Young Namibians starting a trade through our apprenticeship and entry-level courses.
Learning by doing
Around 60% of training time is practical. Here is what a typical course looks like.
Browse coursesTheory in the classroom
Short, focused lessons in small groups, with workbooks you keep.
Practice in the workshop
Most of your time is hands-on, on the same equipment you will use at work.
Shifts on a live plant
Operator courses include supervised shifts at the Von Bach Water Treatment Plant.
Assessment and certificate
You are assessed on what you can do, and receive an HRDC certificate.
Train your team with us
Municipalities, mines and contractors send teams to the HRDC for operator, maintenance and safety training. We invoice your organisation directly and can arrange group intakes.
- Employer-sponsored applications with direct invoicing
- Group bookings for short safety courses
- Accommodation and meals for residential trainees
