Ian Deetlefs

Maj Gen Ian Deetlefs served in the South African Army's Reserve Force from 19652003. He became the first of the South African National Defence Force in 1997. He retired from the SANDF in 2003 and was succeeded by Maj Gen R.C. Andersen.

Education

General Deetlefs matriculated from Maritzburg College in 1964. He studied Economics at the University of Natal (Durban) and graduated in 1971.

Military career

Gen Deetlefs has served with

1 Special Service Battalion
Army Gymnasium
6 [South African Infantry Battalion]
Natal Carbineers
OC Umkomaas Commando
OC Congella Regiment
Natal Command Citizen Force Liaison Officer
First Chairman of the Reserve Force Council
First Chief of Defence Reserves of the SANDF

As part of his responsibilities regularly briefed the of the SA Parliament.

Civilian Career

Some of his work experience includes

Director of JSE listed Companies and various Private Companies

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Honours and awards

Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following:
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