We are excited to launch a special edition of our Namibia2Germany programme: Our Electrical Technicial Programme for German-speaking Namibians based in Swakopmund!
What is the programme all about?
This special edition of the Namibia2Germany programme offers comprehensive support for German-speaking Namibian youth who want to pursue an ‘Ausbildung’ (dual vocational training) as an Electrical Technician in Germany. The programme takes place over the course of one year and prepares participants for their 3-year ‘Ausbildung’, including a placement with a German company. Participants who successfully complete our 1-year preparation programme are placed with a German company for their ‘Ausbildung’ and receive comprehensive assistance with their visa application and their relocation to Germany.
The Namibia2Germany programme has been running since 2023 and has successfully placed Namibian participants in ‘Ausbildung’ programmes in nursing, the skilled trades and crafts sector, electrical engineering, and the hospitality industry. For more information about the programme, as well as the German ‘Ausbildung’ system, please watch our series of info videos, which can be accessed via this link.
Namibia2Germany is offered by Africademics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, founded in 2019. In 2020, Africademics founder Lena Gronbach was awarded the prestigious ‘weitergeben – Social Engagement’ award by the German Academic Scholarship Foundation. Africademics also made it to the finals of the 2020/21 round of the ‘startsocial’ initiative under the patronage of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Our biggest and most recent recognition was the award of the ‘Deutscher Engagementpreis‘, Germany’s most prestigious award for social projects and initiatives.
For more information, watch our series of info videos, or visit us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram!
Who can apply?
The 2026/27 round of the Namibia2Germany programme, offered specifically for aspiring Electrical Technicians, is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- German language proficiency: Fluent in German at level B1 or higher (participants need to pass their B2 language exam by December 2026)
- Education: Completed high school with a NSSC or higher (or matriculating in 2026)
- Grades: Good grades in Mathematics, Physics and other STEM-related subjects (C or higher)
- Nationality: Citizen and/ or resident of Namibia
- Place of residence: Based in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, or surroundings
- Age: Minimum age 18 (as of December 2026), candidates aged 20-30 preferred
- Background: Previous training and/or work experience in a technical profession are an asset
- Professional interest: Strong interest in technical and practical work, ideally demonstrated through prior experience
NB: Please note that the German language requirement is non-negotiable! Advanced German language proficiency is a mandatory condition set by the German government and German companies to access the 3-year professional qualification (‘Ausbildung’), which is delivered exclusively in German.
When and how will the programme take place?
The programme is delivered in a hybrid format over the course of one year, combining online classes with regular in-person workshops and meetings in Namibia. For our special Electrical Technicial Programme, participants will also complete a 3-month basic electrical training programme through our partner institution in Swakopmund. The programme is divided into three separate phases, as outlined below.
Phase 1: The first four months of the course (August – November 2026) consist in bi-weekly online workshops, in combination with in-person practice sessions in Swakopmund every other week. In these sessions we cover in-depth information about the German dual training system and the profession of an Electrical Technician, we help you create your professional German CV and application documents, you acquire industry-specific German language skills, we teach you about workplace etiquette and everyday life in Germany, and much more.
Phase 2: Participants who have successfully completed the first phase of the programme and have been selected for phase two will complete a 3-month theoretical and practical training in the basics of electrical engineering. This part of the programme will take place in Swakopmund, from February to April 2027, and will be delivered by our partner company PTN Perktechnics.
Phase 3: Following the successful completion of the practical training in Swakopmund, participants who have excelled in their training will be offered ‘Ausbildung’ placements with our German partner companies. Successfully placed candidates will receive comprehensive assistance with their visa application, and will be prepared for their relocation to Germany. Travel to Germany takes place in mid-July 2027, to allow participants to settle in prior to the start of their ‘Ausbildung’ on 01 August 2027.
How much does it cost?
The monthly fee for the 1-year Namibia2Germany preparation programme is EUR 60 (NAD 1,200) per month. This covers the cost of the weekly in-person and online session, personal support with your CV and other application documents, industry-specific language practice, the 3-month basic electrical engineering training in Swakopmund, placement with a German company for your ‘Ausbildung’, assistance with your visa application and relocation, as well as full personal support throughout the 1-year preparation programme.
Once you have started your ‘Ausbildung’ in Germany, you will receive a salary from your German company for the full duration of your 3-year training. The salary covers your basic living cost and accommodation in Germany, and you can earn additional income through part-time work, e.g. on weekends or during your holidays. Accommodation in Germany will be provided by the hosting companies.
Are you ready? Then apply now!
If you meet the application criteria – especially the German language requirement – and have read and understood the above information about the content and format of our special Namibia2Germany Electrical Technician programme, please submit your application via this form: https://tinyurl.com/Namibia2Germany2026
Applications will be open until 25 June 2026 – so make sure you complete the full application form and submit your additional documents by the deadline – late applications will not be accepted.
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person information and selection meeting in Swakopmund on Saturday, 11 July 2026. So please mark the date in your calendar already and make sure you are able to attend.
Should you have any questions about the programme, your eligibility, or the application process, please don’t hesitate to drop us an email to namibia@africademics.com, or send us a WhatsApp message to +491776176237. We look forward to hearing from you and to receiving your application!
