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 6566)
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. 12 July 2004. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  2. "Directory of Senior Public Service Managers". Government Communication. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  3. "Outgoing Chief Human Resources Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi to hand over command to Lieutenant General Michael Nkabinde". Department of Defense. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2014.


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