Composition of the Electricity Control Board

The Electricity Control Board comprises 5 members appointed by the Minister of Mines and Energy on a four-year term. The current members of the Board are as follows:

• Mr Jason Nandago

  , Executive Director of Metropolitan Namibia.
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• Mr Fritz Udo Jeske

  , Managing Director of Bicon Namibia,
  Member of the National Energy Council, Electrical Engineer.
  (click here for biography)

• Mr. Gersom Katjimune

  , Managing Director, Mutual and Federal.
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Technical Secretariat

The technical Secretariat, headed by the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the ECB and the provision of sound technical advice to the Board on matters relating to the statutory functions of the ECB (licensing, tariffs, quality of supply, dispute resolution, industry restructuring, etc).

The Technical Secretariat has a complement of 18 full time employees. Due to the specific nature of the institution as the electricity industry regulator the bias of the staffing profile is towards engineers and other professionals. The senior management cadre comprises currently two general managers (Technical Services, Economic Regulation and Finance & Administration).

The General Manager Finance & Administration is responsible for all matters relating to efficient administration of the organization, including financial management, staff recruitment and benefits, and clerical support. The General Manager Economic Regulation is responsible for electricity tariffs and the financial viability of licensees. The General Manager Technical Services oversees the quality of supply and technical performance of the electricity supply industry.

The Electricity Control Board has an approved budget of N$ 20.5 million for the 2007/2008 financial year. These funds are sourced from levies imposed on licensees. The budget of the ECB is determined annually by the Technical Secretariat and approved by the Board. The Act requires that annual reports be submitted to Parliament by the Minister on the financial affairs of the Board.

Vision statement

To be a dynamic, efficient and environmentally sensitive regulator by:

• Providing effective leadership to the ESI
• Being the architect of a sustainable, dynamic and efficient ESI
• Achieving a competitive and transparent electricity market in Namibia

Mission Statement

To control and regulate an efficient Namibian ESI in a transparent and fair manner for the benefit of all stakeholders

Core Values

• Transparency

  
  To be open and honest in all our dealings with stakeholders

• Integrity

  
  To be impartial in our judgment and treat all stakeholders equally

• Efficiency

  
  To ensure at all times that our regulatory functions add value to the ESI

• Sustainability

  
  To ensure that the endowment of the energy resources are available to present and future generations

• Professionalism

  
  To maintain the highest standards of technical competency and personal integrity