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Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi
As head of Monusco
Born1956 (age 67–68)
Allegiance South Africa
Service / branch South African Army
Years of service1978 -
RankLieutenant General
Commands
Awards
Spouse(s)Busisiwe (wife)

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]

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

SA Special Forces Operator's Badge
(Qualification)
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Dagger enclosed with a laurel wreath
Paratrooper Basic
(Qualification)
Basic, Static Line
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed
Small Black wings


References

  1. ^ a b "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.
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Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Force Commander MONUSCO
2016

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| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| Chief of Joint Operations
2011 – 2016

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| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| Chief of Human Resources
2007 – 2011

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Paul Ramahlo

| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| Chief Director Force Preparation
Jan 2007 – Aug 2007

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Established

| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| GOC SA Army Infantry Fmn
1999 – 2002

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| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" rowspan="1"| GOC Mpumalanga Command
1997 – 1999

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