The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has announced that it has extended the due date for temporary vacancies for the 2023 census to 03 July 2023.

The NSA in a statement on Thursday said the deadline, which was originally set for 30 June, has been extended.

The field work for the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will be carried out from 18 September until 03 November.

To facilitate the application process for individuals without access to information and communication technology (ICT) facilities, the NSA has made various libraries, rural ICT centres, and constituency offices available. NSA officials will be present in various constituencies until the extended due date to provide assistance to applicants.

Acknowledging the challenges faced by the public in accessing ICT facilities, Namibia Statistics Agency Senior Communications Officer Esther Simasiku emphasised the inclusive nature of the census project.

“NSA has heard the outcry of the public on the difficulties they are facing with access to ICT facilities, and through our engagement with stakeholders, they have understood that the census is a national project. They therefore availed their facilities for the prospective applicants to apply in the spirit of not leaving anyone behind,” Simasiku said in an interview with Nampa.

Simasiku further noted that while the agency’s website is functioning correctly, they have received enquiries primarily regarding the utilisation of the system. Despite the availability of self-assistance tools such as manuals and videos, individuals still require guidance on locating specific information and submitting applications. In light of this, Simasiku gave her assurance that the NSA office is readily available to provide any necessary assistance.

The NSA had by this week received 60 000 applications for the 13 000 temporary census jobs.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency