Kevin Katjita is a facilities officer at MultiChoice Namibia
An honest man whose dream is to eliminate corruption in Windhoek.
Monique Adams
Kevin Katjita was born in the capital city but grew up in the northern town of Grootfontein, where he matriculated in 2005. After Grade 12, he moved back to Windhoek and went to England for two years where he worked in the construction industry.
“When I arrived back in the motherland, I enrolled with the University of Namibia where I completed a certificate in taxation and then a diploma in entrepreneurship. I could not complete it due to unforeseen circumstances; however, I decided to finish what I started and I’m proud to say I’m in my final semester,” he said.
In 2015 he started working at Windhoek Safety Kit, formerly known as the Kit Group. In 2019, he started working at MultiChoice Namibia and so far, it’s been a year and four months. “Here’s to counting many more with the company,” he added.
His job requires him to load, transport and deliver items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner. “I also review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied. I assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles as well.”
One of his biggest challenges being a facility officer is that it has been extremely demanding but that does not get him down as he is always keen for a challenge. “I am not the type to turn down a challenge. At the same time, I’m gaining so much experience from this role,” he said.
A typical day for Katjita consists of checking up on contractors on various sites, as there are usually big projects at the main branch in Eros. He also checks up on the company’s fleet of cars and carries a checklist to ensure the vehicles do not have any scratches or dents. He reports his analysis to the IT or operations manager and also submits weekly driving records which he receives from the company responsible for tracking systems on the fleet. His future plan is to develop as many skills as possible and grow within MultiChoice.
One thing he wishes he knew how to do is trade in the foreign exchange market. He is very passionate about doing what is right. “If I had a chance to change something in the world, I would eliminate corruption. It hurts everyone and erodes the trust we have in the public sector to act in our best interests. It also wastes our taxes or rates that have been earmarked for important community projects, meaning we have to put up with poor quality services or infrastructure, otherwise we miss out altogether,” he said.
“The advice I have for young people is a phrase used by many but I disagree with it. Don’t ever say, ‘If it’s meant to be, then it will happen’. This thought can be incredibly comforting and occasionally useful when you’re bravely bouncing back from a setback. But I believe this is just an excuse for inaction.
“It is toxic to achievement if you’re not careful because this mindset may remove the burden of progress from you and allow you to become passive instead of taking charge of your goals. I think the youth should also avoid people who are not involved in positive things or follow popular trends that could lead to a high-risk lifestyle, such as becoming obsessed with materialism. People tend to engage in illegal activities to obtain certain things,” he concluded.
Kevin Katjita was born in the capital city but grew up in the northern town of Grootfontein, where he matriculated in 2005. After Grade 12, he moved back to Windhoek and went to England for two years where he worked in the construction industry.
“When I arrived back in the motherland, I enrolled with the University of Namibia where I completed a certificate in taxation and then a diploma in entrepreneurship. I could not complete it due to unforeseen circumstances; however, I decided to finish what I started and I’m proud to say I’m in my final semester,” he said.
In 2015 he started working at Windhoek Safety Kit, formerly known as the Kit Group. In 2019, he started working at MultiChoice Namibia and so far, it’s been a year and four months. “Here’s to counting many more with the company,” he added.
His job requires him to load, transport and deliver items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner. “I also review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied. I assist with loading and unloading items from vehicles as well.”
One of his biggest challenges being a facility officer is that it has been extremely demanding but that does not get him down as he is always keen for a challenge. “I am not the type to turn down a challenge. At the same time, I’m gaining so much experience from this role,” he said.
A typical day for Katjita consists of checking up on contractors on various sites, as there are usually big projects at the main branch in Eros. He also checks up on the company’s fleet of cars and carries a checklist to ensure the vehicles do not have any scratches or dents. He reports his analysis to the IT or operations manager and also submits weekly driving records which he receives from the company responsible for tracking systems on the fleet. His future plan is to develop as many skills as possible and grow within MultiChoice.
One thing he wishes he knew how to do is trade in the foreign exchange market. He is very passionate about doing what is right. “If I had a chance to change something in the world, I would eliminate corruption. It hurts everyone and erodes the trust we have in the public sector to act in our best interests. It also wastes our taxes or rates that have been earmarked for important community projects, meaning we have to put up with poor quality services or infrastructure, otherwise we miss out altogether,” he said.
“The advice I have for young people is a phrase used by many but I disagree with it. Don’t ever say, ‘If it’s meant to be, then it will happen’. This thought can be incredibly comforting and occasionally useful when you’re bravely bouncing back from a setback. But I believe this is just an excuse for inaction.
“It is toxic to achievement if you’re not careful because this mindset may remove the burden of progress from you and allow you to become passive instead of taking charge of your goals. I think the youth should also avoid people who are not involved in positive things or follow popular trends that could lead to a high-risk lifestyle, such as becoming obsessed with materialism. People tend to engage in illegal activities to obtain certain things,” he concluded.
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