Senior Business Registration and Ip Officer (patterson Grade D2) – Business and Intellectual Property Authority
Job Description
Job Summary
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) is a regulator established by virtue of BIPA Act No. 8 of 2016 to facilitate and promote the efficient and effective registrations of business and intellectual property in Namibia. BIPA is an equal opportunity employer and invites competent & suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position.
Key Responsibilities
- Administers Companies and Close Corporations Acts and other relevant legislation.
- Registers new businesses in accordance with relevant legislation and approved policies.
- Provides advice on business registration applications.
- Issues Registration number for the new business.
- Conducts verification checks for payment of annual duties of existing businesses.
- Administers Industrial Property Rights Act.
- Manage IP Services in accordance with approved guidelines, operating policies and procedures.
- Receives and processes IP applications.
- Prepares the examination report.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration / commerce or relevant degree at NQF level 7.
- Five (5) years working experience in the Administration and Registration of Businesses and IP Services.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants should submit their one pdf scanned applications to [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates who submit relevant supporting documents (Cover letter, updated CV, certified copies of qualifications, academic records/transcripts, testimonials and/or certificates of service, or any other proof of employment, proof of citizenship, etc.) with their application will be contacted for interviews. Candidates from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
NB: Non-Namibian qualifications must be evaluated by NQA.
Enquiries: Human Capital Practitioner @ 061-299 4414/73
Address: BIPA Head Office: 172 Jan Jonker Road – P O Box 185, Windhoek Namibia
Closing Date: 2026-11-20
