Ms. Pietelina Kita Katjikurupa
Board of Director
Appointed: 01 November 2023
Current Occupation: Full time farmer.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in public administration and services, Institute of Management, South Africa,2024.
- Grade 12
Trainings and Certificates:
- Certificate in Human Resource Management, Institute of Management, South Africa (Current).
- Certificate in Computer Literacy, ITect -Otjiwarongo,2010.
Work Experience
- Census Team Supervisor, Namibian Statistics Agency – Kunene Region, 2023.
- Census Team Supervisor, Namibian Statistics Agency – Kunene Region, 2020 -2021.
- Relief Teacher, Grootberg Primary School, 2012.
- Receptionist administrator, Wilderness Safaris Desert Rhino Camp, 2010 – 2011.
Experience on Committees and Boards:
- Youth Focal Person, NNFU Board of Directors, 2024 to date.
- Member, NNFU Board of Directors, 2023 to date.
Ms Katjikurupa decided to go the entrepreneur route instead of working for someone. She is a full-time farmer and owner of a thriving small stock agribusiness, defying the odds in terms of youth, farming, and sustainable employment. She advocates for youth inclusiveness in farming and leadership.