Günter Lemperts, a leading water engineer in Namibia, retires at the end of April after a distinguished career addressing key water challenges and shaping water infrastructure. Successor Thomas Seifart acknowledges Lemperts’ significant contributions and enduring impact on the engineering community, even as he transitions to a consultancy role post-retirement.
Günter Lemperts, Namibia’s distinguished water engineer, will retire at the end of April after nearly 40 years of dedicated service addressing critical water issues and designing significant infrastructure for potable water across the nation. His career has greatly contributed to community access to clean water in Namibia.
Thomas Seifart, Professional Engineer and Dr. Lempert’s protégé, expressed mixed emotions regarding the retirement announcement. He commended Lemperts for his unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions, stating, “While Günter will be sorely missed, he has more than earned some time off to enjoy his retirement.”
Throughout his career, Dr. Lemperts demonstrated extraordinary dedication, with Seifart noting, “No task was ever too challenging or too complex, and no deadline too ambitious to achieve.” His tireless work ethic often included Sundays, when necessary, to meet project deadlines.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Lemperts has significantly influenced the next generation of process engineers in Namibia through mentoring and training. His commitment to fostering future talent has had a profound impact on the engineering community.
Even after retirement, Dr. Lemperts will continue to provide consultancy services to Aquarius Consult, offering guidance on complex projects as needed. Seifart concluded by expressing gratitude, stating, “We thank Günter for his outstanding service and wish him all the best in this new chapter.”
Dr. Günter Lemperts’ retirement marks the end of an era in Namibia’s water engineering sector. His nearly 40-year career, characterized by exemplary dedication, innovation, and mentorship, has greatly advanced the nation’s water infrastructure. While he will be missed in daily operations, his legacy will endure through the engineers he has trained and the ongoing consultancy he will provide.
Original Source: economist.com.na
