Sam Shivute

Mr. SHIVUTE is a graduate of LLM – International Finance and Banking Law (University of Liverpool – UK), LLB (Honours) degree, B Juris degree (Both from the University of Namibia), B.Tech: Policing (Tshwane University of Technology – RSA), and a National Diploma in Police Science (Polytechnic of Namibia). In 2012, he successfully completed an International Executive Development Programme facilitated by London Business School (UK), India Institute of Management Bangalore (India) and Wits Business School (RSA). In 2014, he successfully completed the SCFMP (Small Countries Financial Management Programme) in Isle of Man and at Saiid Business School, Oxford University, UK. Mr. SHIVUTE holds a number of certificate qualifications in the area of crime investigations, security management, UN peacekeeping operations, project management and Leadership.

 

Career and Experience: Sam SHIVUTE is the Director: Banking Services Department at Bank of Namibia. In that capacity, he is responsible for banking services to the Government of the Republic of Namibia and all commercial banks in Namibia. He is also responsible for all aspects of currency management and the security functions of the Bank. Mr. SHIVUTE is a member of the Bank’s Management Committee and he is also a Trustee of the Bank of Namibia Provident Fund. He has been in the employ of the Bank for a period of 12 years. Prior to his current position he served as a Deputy Director: Protection Services Division for seven years, and Deputy Director: Currency & Banking Division for two years. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. SHIVUTE served as a Detective in the Namibian Police. Whilst in the Namibian Police, he was seconded to the United Nations Civilian Police (UNTAET) in East Timor between 2000-2002 where he served as an Investigator and subsequently the Deputy Chief: Office of Professional Standards, Audit & Evaluations. From April 2013 to October 2014, he was seconded by the Bank to the Ministry of Finance where he served as Commissioner: Inland Revenue Department.