r/Namibia • u/Top_Satisfaction5614 • Jul 15 '25

Jobs The reality of It sector in Namibia

lately I've been hearing much about how the IT field in Namibia is dying (if it hasn't died already) as most graduates cannot get jobs, and those that have jobs have low income salaries. I find this hard to believe as Namibia is still catching up with the new digital age it would make more sense to promote more jobs in order strengthen the IT force of the country. Could any IT professionals and students share what the IT sector really looks like? 🙏🏽

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u/krimp_varkie Jul 15 '25

Overworked, under paid.

IT field is oversaturated in Namibia. Gotta be good enough to stand out. When you get the job, most people can coast with doing the bare minimum.

Tenderpreneurs are still kicking ass, taking names. Even in the IT sector.

I'm a software dev, most of my peers flock to the banks / mtc / telecom / or any big government institution. The corporate baddies are making bank, or good enough bank for your 20's.

Wouldn't say the it sector is dying but wouldn't call it thriving either.

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u/Top_Satisfaction5614 Jul 15 '25

Have you ever considered remote work or working for international companies? 

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u/krimp_varkie Jul 16 '25

I have considered it, ofc a remote job would be the most ideal. Higher pay and the potential to be able to relocate to another country.

But I have never seriously pursued it. However yes, it is definitely possible, I have a few Namibian acquaintances that work for remote companies.

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u/Top_Satisfaction5614 Jul 15 '25 edited Jul 15 '25

I feel as if every sector is over saturated at this point 💀 Thank you for your contribution❤️🙏🏽

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u/madjarov42 Jul 16 '25

Create your own sector. Fix a problem that rich people have.

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u/accdep Jul 16 '25

Lies!! Banks are digitising. Look for jobs in IT audit. Specialise!! Those are the up and coming fields. Start your own business!! Please stop relying on companies to hire you as an individual but rather as a service organisation.

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u/Top_Satisfaction5614 Jul 16 '25

True, our generation is entitled, acquiring a degree or certification makes us believe the world immediately owes us a job, but it's understandable we live in a world of instant gratification and cheap dopamine 

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u/Illustrious_Tart_760 Jul 17 '25

I dont think you understand how hard it is to get a job nowadays. Have you even read the news? People with master's are out here driving taxi's.

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u/Top_Satisfaction5614 Jul 17 '25

I do understand that, instead of looking for employment our generation should start looking for ways to generate their own income, learn skills from an early age and so forth 

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u/Illustrious_Tart_760 Jul 18 '25

You do understand that to do that you need a job right?

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u/Chimaera1075 Jul 20 '25

How much demand is there for IT related things though? If there isn’t much demand for IT in the country, then why would there be many high paying IT jobs?!? Part of the problem is that Namibia is a poor country. The average monthly salary is $550 USD. IT related goods isn’t the first thing people think about it’s usually getting food and shelter. And companies in Namibia will only get so much revenue from people there.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

Taxes are too high therefore there’s no growth.

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u/Flamballas Jul 16 '25

We have one of the lowest and most simple tax structures in the world. Even though the GRN is wasting our tax money, it has little-to-nothing to do with growth.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

I guess you don’t own a business without

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u/Flamballas Jul 16 '25

I guess you lack basic English and grammar skills

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '25

I guess I hit a nerve.

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u/Top_Satisfaction5614 Jul 16 '25

What do you think isn't a waste of time apart from the medical sector?