Prioritising her career goals for growth

Distilling complex numerical data
Njambari looks forward to growing into a strong team player who will truly pull their weight and add value to the team.
Wetumwene Shikage
Newly-appointed Old Mutual Namibia pension fund administrator Aiyenta Njambari takes on the role with great passion.

She is currently pursuing a qualification in quantitative management at the University of South Africa (Unisa), with experience in start-up finance, management and pension fund administration spaces.

Challenges she faces in this job are mainly time management. She said this is because there is always a lot to do and not enough time to do it, “which means you must always strive to make the most efficient use of your time”.

She overcame the challenge by better managing her time to complete her tasks, she said.



Career growth

Njambari added that she looks forward to learning a new system in the pension’s space as she believes in constantly broadening her skillset. “I am also looking to grow my position as a strong team player who will truly pull their weight and add value to the team,” she said.

She also anticipates to continue nurturing her passion for numbers, problem-solving and distilling complex numerical data to provide simple solutions. She further hopes to make use of opportunities to live life to the fullest while implementing these duties on a daily basis.

During her time pursuing this career, she has learnt to make the best of her time and be efficient with resources. “We only have one life to live, and there is only so much you can pack into the space. Choose what you want to master, become really good at it, and continue in on that path. Sometimes constant pivoting can be a distraction,” she said.

The pension fund administrator is eager to complete her studies and become an asset to the company through the value provided in her work.

The space she currently works in mainly requires serving the needs of clients. She said a satisfied client is the best measure of success. Njambari highlighted that when a client can look to her or the organisation with gratitude, this makes her job worthwhile.

Advising those who may be interested in being appointed in this position, she said it is important to become confident in the skills and experiences they possess. Being well versed in your field and presenting yourself with confidence is fundamental within this role, she added.