Derrick Mgwebi

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

Lieutenant General

Derrick Mbuyiselo Mgwebi

SD SM MMM
As head of Monusco
Born1956 (age 66–67)
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
AwardsSouthern Cross Decoration (SD)Southern Cross Medal (1975)(SM)Military Merit Medal (South Africa) (MMM)TDF Military Rule MedalGeneral Service MedalMedalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service with 30 Year Clasp)Good Service Medal, Silver (20 Years)Faithful Service Medal (Transkei) (10 Years)Transkei Defence Force MedalUnited Nations Medal (MONUSCO - Democratic Republic of the Congo)
  • African Union Medal for Intervention in Burundi
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

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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