Niël Terblanché
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has appointed Victoria Sibeya as acting managing director, following the conclusion of Ebson Uanguta’s interim tenure.
Uanguta, who served NAMCOR in an acting capacity for over a year, will return to his former position at the Bank of Namibia.
In a statement on Friday, Florentia Amuenje, the chairperson of the NAMCOR board of directors acknowledged Uanguta’s contribution during what it described as a critical period for the organisation.
“Mr Uanguta provided steadfast leadership, guiding the organisation through a critical phase and playing an instrumental role in steering NAMCOR towards the continued delivery of its mandate,” she said.
The Board and staff expressed their appreciation for his service and commitment over the past year.
According to Amuenje, Sibeya will step into the acting role on 1 April while the recruitment process for a permanent managing director is still underway.
With nearly 20 years in the petroleum sector, her appointment brings a continuity of institutional knowledge and industry experience.
She currently serves as NAMCOR’s Executive for Upstream Exploration, a position she has held since 2019.
“We welcome Sibeya to the helm of NAMCOR and look forward to her continued contributions as we advance the corporation’s strategic priorities,” Amuenje said.
Upon accepting the role, Sibeya expressed her appreciation and outlined her outlook for the months ahead.
“It is an absolute honour to be entrusted with this responsibility. I look forward to leading NAMCOR during this pivotal period and, together with our dedicated team, navigating the challenges ahead. We remain committed to driving the company to even greater heights in service of our mandate and our nation,” she said
Sibeya began her career at NAMCOR in 2006 as a Geoscientist and has since held a range of technical and leadership positions.
These included Acting Executive for Exploration and Production, Asset Manager, and currently Executive for Upstream Exploration.
Her academic background spans multiple institutions and countries.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Chemistry from the University of Namibia, a BSc Honours from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, and a Master of Science in Geology.
She also completed executive and business programmes at the University of Stellenbosch and the University of Aberdeen.
According to Amuenje, Sibeya’s appointment will ensure that NAMCOR continues to operate within a dynamic and evolving oil and gas sector, both in Namibia and internationally.
