Code of Conduct

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR GEOSCIENCE PROFESSIONALS IN NAMIBIA

To maintain the highest professional and ethical standards a professional geoscientists will:

  • Uphold welfare, health and safety of community.
  • Act in a manner to enhance honesty, integrity, honour and dignity of profession.
  • Not to take on functions of an expert other than that of Geoscientists.
  • Build professional reputation on merit and not to compete unfairly.
  • Apply skills and knowledge as faithful agents and trustees in professional interests of client or employer.
  • Give evidence, express opinions or make statements in an objective and truthful manner.
  • Continue professional development throughout career and actively assist and encourage those under direction to advance their knowledge and experience.
  • Comply with all laws within the country of work.

*Code of Professional Conduct of Geoscience Council of Namibia (Geoscience Professions Act, 2012)