About the Namibian Employers Association

Established in 2006, the Namibian Employers Association (NEA) is registered under section 57 of the Namibia Labour Act 2007 (Act No. 11 of 2007) as the representative body for Namibian employers.

The NEA has adopted a holistic business model of being inclusive and gaining critical mass in becoming the premier voice on employment matters within Namibia. Keeping in line with this strategy, the association aspires to enhance its footprint and increase its visibility through synergy with stakeholders that share the same values.

Our Main Objectives

  • Automatic Representation at all levels of conciliation and arbitration [sect.59(2)(a); sect.82(12)(a); sect.86(12)(a)]
  • Policy Intervention with key stakeholders, including government
  • Remuneration & Employee Benefits support and guidance
  • Promotion & Networking among members
  • Expert Advice on labour matters and compliance

Representation

Labour Advisory Council

1 seat

Social Security Commission

Board of Commissioners + sub-committees

Namibia Training Authority

2 board seats

UN Global Accelerator

Sustainable Jobs & Social Protection

National Pension Fund

Working Committee Member

Minimum Wage

Policy advisory involvement

Informal Sector

Via Bank of Namibia initiative

Task Force Member

Amendments to the Labour Act, Act 11 of 2007

Project Focus Areas

Early Childhood Education

Formal Education

SME Development

Entrepreneurship

Coaching

Mentorship

Women & Gender

Minority Rights

Health

Sports

Arts & Culture

Elderly Care

Support for the Destitute

Environmental Sustainability

Membership Categories

Association Members

Affiliated employer associations

Corporate Membership

Employers with 50+ employees

Category 1

Employers with 20–49 employees

Category 2

Employers with 10–19 employees

SME Membership

Employers with 1–10 employees

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