Derrick Mgwebi

Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi (born 1956)[1] is a South African military commander, serving as Director of the Joint Operations Division.

Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi
As head of Monusco
Born1956 (age 6465)
Allegiance South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
Years of service1978 -
RankLieutenant General
Commands held
  • Chief of Joint Operations
  • Chief of Human Resources, SANDF
  • Chief Director Force Preparation, SA Army
  • Force Commander - United Nations Operation in Burundi in 2004
  • GOC SA Army Infantry Fmn
  • GOC Mpumalanga Command
Awards
Spouse(s)Busisiwe (wife)

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]

He was Force Commander of the United Nations MONUSCO mission to the DRC from December 2015 to January 2018.

Awards and Decorations

Proficiency and Qualification badges

  • Parachute Wings (South Africa) (Basic, Static Line)

References

  1. "Major General Derrick Mgwebi, ONUB Force Commander". United Nations. July 12, 2004. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  2. "Directory of Senior Public Service Managers". Government Communication. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  3. "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.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz
Force Commander MONUSCO
2016
Succeeded by
Lt Gen Martins Filho
Military offices
Preceded by
Themba Matanzima
Chief of Joint Operations
2011  2016
Succeeded by
Duma Mdutyana
Chief of Human Resources
2007  2011
Succeeded by
Themba Nkabinde
Preceded by
Paul Ramahlo
Chief Director Force Preparation
Jan 2007  Aug 2007
Succeeded by
Vusi Masondo
Preceded by
Established
GOC SA Army Infantry Fmn
1999  2002
Succeeded by
Themba Nkabinde
Preceded by
Deon Ferreira
GOC Mpumalanga Command
1997  1999
Succeeded by
Chris Le Roux


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