Cosdec Swakopmund

13/10/2026

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT IN PROGRESS! 🔧🪚
We are excited to announce that the National Assessment has officially commenced at COSDEC Swakopmund.
Our trainees are demonstrating their practical skills, knowledge, and competencies in the following trades:
🪚 Joinery and Cabinet Making
🔧 Plumbing and Pipefitting
At COSDEC Swakopmund, we are committed to equipping our trainees with the practical skills and competencies needed to succeed in the world of work and become future entrepreneurs.
📸 Take a look at the photos to see our trainees putting their skills into practice!
We wish all our trainees the very best as they demonstrate their abilities during the assessment. 💪👏
COSDEC Swakopmund – Building Skills, Creating Opportunities, Shaping Futures!

07/10/2026

WE’RE HIRING! | EXTERNAL VACANCIES

COSDEF is looking for qualified and motivated individuals to join our team.

We currently have opportunities for:

Hospitality & Tourism (Level 2) Trainer
COSDEC Benguela, Lüderitz

Bricklaying & Plastering Trainer
COSDEC-Mahetago, Swakopmund

Plumbing & Pipefitting Trainer
COSDEC-Mahetago, Swakopmund

If you have the relevant qualifications, experience and passion for skills development, we encourage you to apply.

Closing date: Monday, 19 October 2026

Applications must be submitted by hand to the Human Resources Manager, PO Box 4230, Vineta, Swakopmund, OR delivered to the COSDEF Arts and Craft Centre, Corner of B1 and Airport Road, Swakopmund.

Fax or email applications will not be accepted.

Women are encouraged to apply. COSDEF is an equal opportunity employer committed to the upliftment of previously disadvantaged communities.

Tag someone who may be the perfect fit!

17/09/2026

2027 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN🎓
Your journey to skills, knowledge and a better future starts with us! 🚀
📌 COSDEC Swakopmund is now accepting applications for 2027.
📝 Collect your application form at our Centre, visit our website, or follow the link below to download the form.
https://www.cosdef.org.na/download/swakopmundcosdec-application-form-2027-2/
👉 apply today and take the first step towards building your future!
COSDEC Swakopmund – Empowering Skills, Creating Opportunities. 🌟
“THE DECISION YOU SHALL NEVER REGRET”

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15/09/2026

SKILLS IN ACTION AT COSDEC SWAKOPMUND.
We are proud to share a glimpse of the progress taking place as our Bricklaying and Plumbing trainees actively participate in the construction of our workshop.
This project is more than just construction. It is an opportunity for our trainees to put their practical skills into action, gain valuable hands-on experience, and contribute to the development of their training environment.
At COSDEC Swakopmund, we believe that learning by doing builds confidence, competence and employable skills. Our trainees are gaining real-world exposure while working alongside the project team and applying the knowledge and techniques acquired through their training.
COSDEC Swakopmund
Training for Skills. Building for the Future.
Watch the video and follow us as we continue to share the progress of this exciting project!

11/09/2026

2027 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Ready to build your skills and shape your future? The time is now.....
Applications for 2027 are now open and application forms are available at our Centre.
Visit COSDEC Swakopmund today and collect your application form!
Your future starts with a skill. Apply today!

04/09/2026

SUCCESSFUL GARDENING SHORT COURSE
On 22 August 2026, we successfully hosted our Gardening Short Course, bringing together passionate participants eager to gain practical knowledge and skills in sustainable gardening.
It was a wonderful day of learning, hands-on experience, teamwork and sharing knowledge. We are proud of everyone who participated and contributed to making the training a great success.

21/08/2026

12/08/2026

🚀 Strengthening Quality Assessment at COSDEC Swakopmund
We were delighted to welcome the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) for an important engagement focused on Assessment Training for our trainers. 👏
The session emphasised professional etiquette, assessment protocols, fairness, consistency and quality assurance ensuring that our trainers continue to uphold the highest standards in vocational education and training. 🎓✅
At COSDEC Swakopmund, we don’t just train we strive for QUALITY! 💙🧡

06/08/2026

Future plumbers in training! 👷‍♂️Our trainees hard at work during their practicals at COSDEC Swakopmund.
Learning, building, and growing — one pipe at a time.We’re committed to supporting local skills and creating opportunities right here at home.
📞 064 403 046 for all plumbing & installation training

07/05/2026

📢 THE FOUNDATION IS HIRING

COSDEF is inviting qualified and passionate individuals to apply for the following trainer positions:

🏨 Trainer: Hospitality and Tourism (Level 2) | Accommodation Services and Food & Beverage Services at COSDEC Mahetago, Swakopmund.
⚒️ Trainer: Welding & Metal Fabrication at COSDEC Omaheke in Gobabis.

🌍 Join us in empowering communities through vocational skills development and training.