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About WOFM

Namibian expertise built for offshore, industrial and remote-site support.

A locally rooted operating partner with the governance, workforce discipline and service depth required in high-pressure environments.

Welwitschia Offshore Facilities Management combines local ownership, service experience and practical governance systems to support offshore, mining and remote-site operations across Namibia.

Namibian-owned Operationally structured Client-accountable
Our Story

Built on Namibian experience and scaled for complex operating environments

Welwitschia's operating roots go back to 1995, with decades of service delivery across catering, cleaning, facilities support and supply-chain execution in demanding environments throughout Namibia.

That history shaped WOFM into a business that understands what clients require from a dependable support partner: structured systems, responsive teams, clear accountability and the ability to operate consistently under pressure.

Today, WOFM brings that experience into offshore, remote and industrial environments where workforce welfare, site readiness and day-to-day continuity directly affect operational outcomes.

WOFM offshore and marine operations
1995 Welwitschia operating heritage established in Namibia
Strategic Direction
Purpose

Clear direction behind how we operate and what we build

WOFM is guided by a practical view of growth: create meaningful opportunity, deliver responsibly and strengthen the environments where our clients and communities operate.

Locally rooted Built to create Namibian participation, capability and long-term value.
Operationally practical Focused on dependable service delivery in offshore, industrial and remote-site conditions.
People Performance Participation
Vision

Grow communities through opportunity that lasts.

We create lasting value by expanding access, participation and local economic opportunity.

  • Strengthen local participation
  • Support sustainable growth
  • Build value beyond contracts
Mission

Build capacity through partnership and service excellence.

We combine skilled teams, disciplined systems and practical client partnership to deliver reliably.

  • Raise workforce capability
  • Improve delivery outcomes
  • Create measurable long-term value
Governance

Operational capability supported by governance, systems and measurable KPIs

WOFM operates within a broader group structure with a strong financial base, empowerment alignment and management systems designed to support quality delivery in regulated environments.

Management and ownership structure supporting operational delivery

Ownership and empowerment

Welwitschia Services Group is NPPC compliant with a 24% PDP/BEE empowerment rating and a business model grounded in Namibian ownership, management and participation.

Operational delivery environment where KPIs and service standards are monitored

Delivery KPIs

Food quality management, HACCP and SHEQ compliance, menu reviews, ethics, governance and practical service reporting all form part of our performance discipline.

Structured workforce training and development session

Training systems

Marine compliance, culinary capability, industrial skills and soft-skills development help create a workforce that can operate with confidence across sectors.

Standards

International management systems that support safe, reliable delivery

Our operating model is aligned with internationally recognised standards to support quality, food safety, environmental stewardship and occupational health across service delivery.

Management System Alignment

Built around audited systems, clear controls and dependable operating discipline.

These standards help WOFM structure service quality, food safety, environmental care and workforce protection in a way clients can trust in active operating environments.

Quality Assurance Food Safety Environmental Stewardship Workplace Safety

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

Supports consistent service delivery, clearer process control and reliable quality outcomes across contracts.

Consistency and audit readiness

ISO 22000

Food Safety and HACCP

Guides food safety systems that are critical for offshore catering, kitchen operations and workforce welfare support.

Traceability and food-risk control

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management

Strengthens environmental awareness and responsible operating practice across service planning and execution.

Environmental planning and control

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health and Safety

Helps create safer workplaces, better risk awareness and stronger protection for personnel in active operating environments.

Risk prevention and workforce protection
Training & Development

Marine qualification and workforce readiness programmes

Training remains central to safe delivery, workforce capability and long-term performance. All training is NTA recognised and reclaimable from VET.

Training and workforce readiness in a field support environment
Capability first Training pathways designed for operational safety, compliance and crew readiness.
DBOSIET with CAEBS
Pre Sea-Induction (PSI)
Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET)
Medical First Aid (MFA)
Marine Fire Fighting (MFF)
Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSC)
Security Awareness (CSA)
Efficient Cook MLC Compliant
Community support and development
Social Responsibility

Applying our skills and knowledge beyond the contract scope

As a service company committed to responsible growth, we understand that long-term success should also contribute to stronger local communities and broader participation in the economy.

  • SMME development and entrepreneurship support
  • Skills development programmes
  • Job creation through culinary and workplace training
  • Community upliftment initiatives

Transparency remains central to how we approach social investment activity, contributions and community support.

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