Kisilipile in pole position for NPL CEO post
Speculation is rife that Orlando Pirates CEO Niklaas Kisilipile is in pole position to be appointed as the new Namibia Premier League (NPL) CEO, despite Irvine Ndjavera being highly recommended following an interview process.
This emerged during Monday's meeting between various league stakeholders and sponsors FNB Namibia and MTC.
According to a report seen by Namibian Sun, Kisilipile, who is the current Orlando Pirates CEO and also an NPL Board of Governors (BoG) member, did not apply for the position. Only Kavezemburuka 'Sieggie' Veii-Mujoro, Lukas Sindere, Donelly Erasmus Nell, Martin Nyambe Limbo, Roy Klassen and Ndjavera were shortlisted for interviews.
Nell withdrew and Limbo did not turn up, without giving any reasons. Ndjavera was strongly recommended for the post, due to his qualifications, work experience and the training he has so far received during his career. His presentation during the interview was also described as excellent, as it featured relevant case studies and outcomes.
Ndjavera is currently employed at the sports ministry and needed to be seconded to the NPL for a specified period, while remaining on the ministry's payroll.
It is alleged by the source that the ministry refused to give the green light to the secondment, resulting in Kisilipile being touted for the post.
Following the interviews, it was recommended that if Ndjavera cannot take up the NPL CEO post, the position would be re-advertised or that someone would be head-hunted. MTC spokesperson John Ekongo remained tight-lipped about what transpired at Monday's meeting.
“The sponsors called a meeting in order to get clarity on matters in the league. It was a closed-door meeting but we will pronounce ourselves at a later stage. All I can say is that the meeting went well,” Ekongo said.
NPL administrator Tovey //Hoebeb said he did not attended the meeting, as there had been a death in his family. He promised to get clarity from colleague who had attended, but did not revert back to Namibian Sun.
During the interviews, candidates where tasked to do a 30-minute presentation on strategic direction, organisational structure, leadership and stakeholder engagement, among others.
The NPL CEO will provide strategic direction to the league, effectively manage fixtures, execute budgets as approved by the BoG, manage sponsor relationships and other stakeholders, and lead and develop brand building.
Also on the agenda of Monday's meeting was the kickoff of the country's first division streams, as this affects the NPL promotion/relegation playoffs at the end of the season.
The simmering issue of Young African and the status of Zimbabwean national Tapiwa Simon Musekiwa, whose visa has expired, as well as the status of Young Chiefs and their premiership ambitions, were also on the agenda.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
This emerged during Monday's meeting between various league stakeholders and sponsors FNB Namibia and MTC.
According to a report seen by Namibian Sun, Kisilipile, who is the current Orlando Pirates CEO and also an NPL Board of Governors (BoG) member, did not apply for the position. Only Kavezemburuka 'Sieggie' Veii-Mujoro, Lukas Sindere, Donelly Erasmus Nell, Martin Nyambe Limbo, Roy Klassen and Ndjavera were shortlisted for interviews.
Nell withdrew and Limbo did not turn up, without giving any reasons. Ndjavera was strongly recommended for the post, due to his qualifications, work experience and the training he has so far received during his career. His presentation during the interview was also described as excellent, as it featured relevant case studies and outcomes.
Ndjavera is currently employed at the sports ministry and needed to be seconded to the NPL for a specified period, while remaining on the ministry's payroll.
It is alleged by the source that the ministry refused to give the green light to the secondment, resulting in Kisilipile being touted for the post.
Following the interviews, it was recommended that if Ndjavera cannot take up the NPL CEO post, the position would be re-advertised or that someone would be head-hunted. MTC spokesperson John Ekongo remained tight-lipped about what transpired at Monday's meeting.
“The sponsors called a meeting in order to get clarity on matters in the league. It was a closed-door meeting but we will pronounce ourselves at a later stage. All I can say is that the meeting went well,” Ekongo said.
NPL administrator Tovey //Hoebeb said he did not attended the meeting, as there had been a death in his family. He promised to get clarity from colleague who had attended, but did not revert back to Namibian Sun.
During the interviews, candidates where tasked to do a 30-minute presentation on strategic direction, organisational structure, leadership and stakeholder engagement, among others.
The NPL CEO will provide strategic direction to the league, effectively manage fixtures, execute budgets as approved by the BoG, manage sponsor relationships and other stakeholders, and lead and develop brand building.
Also on the agenda of Monday's meeting was the kickoff of the country's first division streams, as this affects the NPL promotion/relegation playoffs at the end of the season.
The simmering issue of Young African and the status of Zimbabwean national Tapiwa Simon Musekiwa, whose visa has expired, as well as the status of Young Chiefs and their premiership ambitions, were also on the agenda.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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