The president directs the executive branch of the government, as chair of the Cabinet and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, according to the Constitution.

As of 2021, there is a two-term limit for the president in the Constitution of Namibia.

The first president for whom the term limits applied was Hifikepunye Pohamba in 2015.

[2] If the presidency falls vacant and the president is unable to perform the duties, then the following officials are in line for succession for the remaining presidential term:[3][4] Before the constitution was amended in 2014 to add the office of vice president, the prime minister was first in the line of succession.

Denotes acting president † Died in office