Derrick Mgwebi
| Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi | |
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| Born | 1956 (age 58–59) |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Army |
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Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi (born 1956)[1] is a South African military commander, serving as Director of the Joint Operations Division.
Military Career
He served as Commander of the United Nations Operation in Burundi in 2004.[1] He also served as General Officer Commanding, Mpumalanga Command, after which he was appointed General Officer Commanding South African Army Infantry Formation.[2] Before taking over at Joint Operations he was the Chief of Human Resources for the SANDF.[3]
Awards and Decorations
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)
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Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)
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Faithful Service Medal (10 Years)
- African Union Medal for Intervention in Burundi
Proficiency and Qualification badges
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Parachute Wings (South Africa) (Basic, Static Line)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Major General Derrick Mgwebi, ONUB Force Commander". United Nations. July 12, 2004. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Directory of Senior Public Service Managers". Government Communication. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Outgoing Chief Human Resources Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi to hand over command to Lieutenant General Michael Nkabinde". Department of Defense. October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Themba Matanzima |
Chief of Joint Operations 2011 – |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Themba Matanzima |
Chief of Human Resources 2007 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Themba Nkabinde |
| Preceded by Established |
GOC South African Army Infantry Formation 1999 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Themba Nkabinde |
| Preceded by Deon Ferreira |
GOC Mpumalanga Command 1997 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Chris Le Roux |
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