Niël Terblanché
Bank Windhoek has announced the appointment of Toini Muteka as the bank’s new Executive Officer for Human Capital.
The appointment is effective from 1 October.
The announcement was made by Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans, who stressed Muteka’s wealth of experience and leadership capabilities, which are expected to significantly bolster the bank’s human capital strategies.
“In her new role, Muteka will be tasked with developing and executing human resource strategies that align with Bank Windhoek’s broader business objectives,” Hans said.
According to Hans, these strategies will be key to addressing critical areas such as succession planning, talent and change management, organisational and performance management, training and development, as well as compensation.
She added that Muteka’s role will be instrumental in guiding the bank’s human capital management to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness in the financial sector.
“Muteka will provide strategic leadership by articulating human capital needs and plans to the executive management team, shareholders, and directors,” she said.
She expressed confidence in Muteka’s ability to navigate the complex demands of human capital management while keeping Bank Windhoek’s strategic objectives at the forefront.
Muteka brings a strong academic and professional background to her new position, holding an MBA, a Postgraduate Diploma from Stellenbosch University, and a Bachelor of Technology in Human Resources from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).
These qualifications have been complemented by her extensive experience across the financial and telecommunications industries.
Before joining Bank Windhoek, Muteka held leadership roles at Old Mutual, the Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), and Vivo Energy Namibia, gaining comprehensive expertise in the human capital value chain.
According to Hans, Muteka’s professional journey is further enriched by active participation in various boards and trustee roles, making her a well-rounded leader who understands both the strategic and operational aspects of human capital management.
Hans expressed the bank’s excitement about the knowledge and expertise that Muteka will bring to Bank Windhoek, particularly in driving forward initiatives that will support the bank’s growth.
“Her extensive experience in human capital management, along with her profound understanding of the financial sector, positions her as an asset to our team. We look forward to her contribution as a member of the Executive Management team and her leadership of the Human Capital Department,” Hans added.
Hans, on behalf of Bank Windhoek, a subsidiary of Capricorn Group, welcomed Muteka into the fold and extended best wishes for a prosperous and rewarding career at the institution.
