Working at the forefront of strong corporate governance
Climbing the ranks at the MVA fund
Lizzle Sindano has worked at the Motor Vehicle (MVA) Fund for 19 years, where she has honed her skill set and steadfastly climbed the ranks.
Lizzle Sindano has worked at the Motor Vehicle (MVA) Fund for 19 years, where she has honed her skill set and steadfastly climbed the ranks."I joined the MVA Fund as a secretary on October 1, 2004, after resigning from my previous employer," she said.
"I worked my way up the ranks from executive secretary to executive assistant, then to head of management support services, and now to head of Walvis Bay Service Centre."
Path to the top
Sindano was born and raised in Windhoek, where she attended Gammams Primary School in Khomasdal and Concordia College, where she completed grade 12.
She continued her studies at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), formerly known as the Polytechnic of Namibia, from 1991 to 1993, where she earned a diploma in secretarial studies.
Next, she started working as a legal secretary for the law firm Karuaihe & Conradie, now known by its new name, Conradie & Damaseb, before moving to the MVA fund.
While working at the fund, she pursued and finished her Bachelor's Degree in Office Management and Technology.
"I would not have finished my studies if it hadn't been for the fund and its staff development programme. That is why I am eternally grateful for everything I gained while working for the fund.
"I couldn't have asked for anything better."
Distinct and caring culture
The year she joined the fund, 2004, also marked a watershed moment for the fund, ushering in a new era.
Jerry Muadinohamba was appointed as the inaugural CEO, while retired Judge Chris Greenland was named as technical counsel.
"It was a time of trials and tribulations, with a lot of strategic planning and reorganisation, and very busy diaries on the managers' tables," she recalls.
Despite the challenges, the fund's culture has always been distinct: caring, driven to provide a helping hand to its fellow humans, working as a team, striving for quality, openness, diversity, and honesty. The fund has always been at the forefront of strong corporate governance, serving as a model for others, she said.
"I work best under pressure, and when I am doing something I am passionate about and am well-versed in, I feel there is something pushing me to achieve my goal. The caring environment in which I work, the drive of my colleagues, especially when we complete team projects, and the concept of work-life balance, which is valued at the fund, all contribute to my ability to perform at my peak".
Sindabo is steadfast in her faith.
"The world is a plethora of opportunities; always pray to God to open your eyes and make you aware of them".