Forklift Course
Get your forklift licence in just 2 weeks. You learn to operate a forklift safely in theory and practice, so you are ready for jobs in warehouses, logistics, construction and retail. Learn today, drive tomorrow!

- Duration2 weeks
- IntakesEvery two weeks
- WhereWindhoek & Ondangwa
- CertificateOn completion
- Course feeN$1,500 + N$100 card
Choose your course
First forklift licence
N$1,500 + N$100 for your operator card- 2 weeks of theory and practical training
- New intake every two weeks
- Certificate on completion
Licence renewal
N$800 + N$100 for your operator card- 3-day course to refresh your skills and knowledge
- Dates by arrangement
- Your licence is valid for 2 years
The course includes
- Safety and workplace rules
- Forklift operation (practical and theory)
- Load handling and stacking
- Daily checks and maintenance
- Hands-on training on our practice yard
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 (preferred)
- Copy of a valid ID
- Basic medical fitness
We do not offer distance learning or part-time courses.
How to book in 3 steps
- Contact usSend a WhatsApp, call or e-mail the centre of your choice to ask for the next intake date.
- Pay and fill in the formPay the course fee and the N$100 operator card into our forklift account (below), then collect and fill in the application form at our office.
- Start your trainingWe give you the date and time your course begins. Two weeks later you drive away with your certificate.
Where to pay
Standard Bank Namibia
- Account name
- KAYEC – Job Attachment Program
- Account number
- 60000526125
- Account type
- Current account
- Branch
- Windhoek
- Branch code
- 082372
- Universal branch code
- 087373
- SWIFT code
- SBNMNANX
- Reference
- Your name and surname
Bring your deposit slip when you fill in the application form. This account is for forklift payments only.
Questions people ask us
What are the costs of a forklift license?
The 2-week course costs N$ 1,500. A renewal (3-day course) costs N$ 800. For both, you also pay N$ 100 for your operator card. Please pay into the forklift account shown on our forklift course page.
How long does the course take before I obtain the forklift license?
The duration of the course is 2 weeks.
At what date does the next intake start?
There is a new intake every 2 weeks in Windhoek and Ondangwa. For the next date, send a WhatsApp to 081 144 2158 (Windhoek) or 081 342 4628 (Ondangwa), or e-mail forklift.whk@kayec.org.na (Windhoek) or admin.ond@kayec.org.na (Ondangwa).
Is it possible to renew my forklift license at KAYEC?
Yes. The renewal is a 3-day course to refresh your forklift skills and knowledge. It costs N$ 800, plus N$ 100 for your operator card. Please make the payment at the bank first.
How long is the forklift license valid for?
2 years from the day stated on the certificate on.
What do I need a forklift license for?
Apart from the obvious employment as a forklift driver, this skill also comes in handy in a lot of other jobs in diverse trades involving logistics and construction work.