Fillipus Manase

Fillipus is an experienced welder, born and raised in Namibia. He joined Ongava Research Centre (ORC) in 2023 as maintenance manager and oversees and guides all maintenance-related activities at ORC. Fillipus first pursued an education in mechanical engineering welding fabrication through the Valombola Vocational Training Centre in 2010 after which he then obtained his formal welding certification at the Innovative Welding Training Centre in 2015. Fillipus considers himself a life-long learner, which is reflected in his recent completion of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training diploma through the Namibia University of Science and Technology, which also involved participating in an internship programme at Ondangwa’s Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC). During his COSDEC stay, Fillipus taught Welding (both theory and practice), Assessment and Moderation. He is also a trained and certified health and safety expert, with leadership experience across a range of Namibian companies.