Ephraim Ligamena Nambahu
Walvis Bay
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong focus on operational efficiency and resource optimization. Proven ability to enhance environmental awareness while maximizing profitability. Extensive experience in leveraging skills and education to achieve organizational goals. Committed to delivering measurable outcomes through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Town Planning Officer
Municipality of Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay, Namibia
10.2006 - Current
- Current position as Town planning Officer (Middle management) at the Municipality of Walvis Bay (from 01 October 2006 till present).
- Acted on several occasions as Town Planner in the absence of the than Town Planner (Ms K Asino) and so also (Mrs H Hitula).
- Successfully completed the advanced international training programme (Financing and Management of Local Infrastructure Initiatives) May 21-June 08, 2007; KTH and Swedesurvey, Sweden and September 17-October 02, 2007; University of Botswana, Botswana. Under the auspices and sponsorships of Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency). Which majorly focused on innovative building methods for low-cost, middle and high income housing projects.
- Attended the annual conference on free and open source software for geo-spatial applications, presented by Geo-Information Society of South Africa (GISSA) and Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo).
- Exceptional knowledge in the build environment on construction and evaluations of building plans for the whole of Walvis Bay.
- Current chairperson of the Aesthetics Committee of Walvis Bay, which is tasked to evaluate building plans from an aesthetics and design perspective.
- Lead the team that did major policy and procedure reviews on building controls.
- Project management of major capital projects involving appointments of consulting engineers, surveyors, quantity surveyors, town planners and environmentalists.
- Part of the task team of the revision and improvement of the Informal Trade Policy of the Municipality of Walvis Bay.
- Part of task team that successfully revised and implemented Integrated Urban Spatial Development Framework of Walvis Bay.
- Can lodge application at any time with the various Professional Councils of Architects based on qualification and experience.
Development/Physical Planner (Student Intern)
Hedmark Kommune and Elverum Kommune
09.2005 - 10.2005
- Took part in the day-day planning of the two local authorities.
- Map production and extensive usage of GIS programs.
- Mapping of local housing development areas.
- Management of building audits.
- Co-ordinate and compile research data on potential developable areas and perform modeling of these areas.
- Public participation and collecting public opinions on major developments in a given local area.
- Co-ordination and supervision of housing construction sites.
Education
Professional Master’s Degree - Urban and Regional Planning
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa04-2026
MBA - Management Strategy
University of Namibia (NBS)
Windhoek, Namibia04-2026
B.Sc Honours - Spatial Planning
University of the Free State
South Africa01.2010
B. Arts - Geography, Political Science (Public Admin)
University of Namibia
WIndhoek04-2006
Course - GEA 3430, Research and Spatial Planning
The Gobabeb Training and Research Centre
07.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Society And Culture
Hedmark University College
Hedmark, NorwaySkills
- Microsoft Office applications
- Urban planning expertise
- Project management
- Data analysis and GIS
- Policy development
- Public engagement strategies
- Building regulations knowledge
- Research methodologies
- Team collaboration skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Data entry proficiency
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Positive attitude under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Leadership and supervision
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Problem resolution techniques
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Conflict resolution skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/08/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Namibian
- Place of Birth: Walvis Bay
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- Afrikaans, Expert
- English, Expert
- Oshiwambo, Expert
- Oshiherero, Moderate
- Norwegian, Basic
References
- Mr Otniel Kakero, Town Planner, Municipality of Walvis Bay, Tell: 064-2013339, Email: okakero@walvisbaycc.org.na
- Ms Kristy Asino, Town Planner, Cell: 0811243380, Email: asinok@yahoo.com
- Dr. Pierre Smit (Phd), Lecturer and Researcher: Geo-ecology and Environmental Studies/ Planning, +264 61 2063655, psmit@unam.na
- Dr Kgosi Mocwagae (PhD, Pr. Pln.A/2896/2019) Academic Head of Department and Senior Lecturer: Urban and Regional Planning Faculty: Natural and Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, Republic of South Africa, Tell: 0514012795, Email: MocwagaeKS@ufs.ac.za
- Ms. Inger Haug, Associate Professor Social Science, Hedmark University College (Norway), +47 62517654, +47 95030744, inger.haug@hihm.no
- Mr. Nils Viking, Programme Co-ordinator (Sida) Head of Department Urban Planning and Environment KTH, nils.viking@infra.kth.se
Contact Details - Cell
0811243381
Number Of Dependants
4
Timeline
Town Planning Officer
Municipality of Walvis Bay
10.2006 - Current
Development/Physical Planner (Student Intern)
Hedmark Kommune and Elverum Kommune
09.2005 - 10.2005
Professional Master’s Degree - Urban and Regional Planning
University of The Free State
MBA - Management Strategy
University of Namibia (NBS)
B.Sc Honours - Spatial Planning
University of the Free State
B. Arts - Geography, Political Science (Public Admin)
University of Namibia
Course - GEA 3430, Research and Spatial Planning
The Gobabeb Training and Research Centre
Some College (No Degree) - Society And Culture
Hedmark University College
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