Ian Deetlefs
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Ian Deetlefs
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| Allegiance |   South Africa |
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 South African Army |
| Years of service | 1965–2003 |
| Rank | Major General |
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Maj Gen Ian Deetlefs (Rtd) SSAS PG SM JCD served in the South African Army's Reserve Force from 1965–2003. He became the first Chief of Defence Reserves of the South African National Defence Force in 1997.[1] He retired from the SANDF in 2003 and was succeeded by Maj Gen R.C. Andersen.[2]
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Military career
Gen Deetlefs has served with
- 1 Special Service Battalion (1 SSB)
- Army Gymnasium
- 6 South African Infantry Battalion (6SAI)
- Natal Carbineers
- Congella Regiment
- Natal Command
He served as Chief of Defence Reserves, SANDF and was the Founding Chairman of the Reserve Force Council (RFC)
Honours and Awards
Medals
Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following:[1]
Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS)
iPhrothiya yeGolide (PG) (Golden Protea)
Southern Cross Medal (SM)
John Chard Decoration (JCD)
Proficiency badges
Civilian career
- January 1985-Present: Trustee. Charter Investment Trust[1]
- 1995-2003: Chairman. Denel (Pty) Limited, RSA, Chairman of the Board of Directors[3]
- 2001-Present: Director. Blue Gum Estate (Pty) Ltd, Ballito. Developer of a residential estate in Ballito
- 2009-Present: Non-executive Chairman. Greenlands Real Estate (Pty) Ltd, Ballito. Greenlands is the company developing the New Town Centre in Ballito, and is on track to bring 850,000 square metres of mixed use bulk to the North Coast of KZN within the next few years. Plans are well advanced to develop an International Conference centre and Regional Shopping Centre on Greenlands.
- 2010-Present: Chairman. Ithotho (pty) Limited, KZN. Racecourse Operator and Totalisator Licensee
- 2010-Present: Director. Trotting South Africa, RSA. Governing Body of Harness Racing and Trotting in South Africa
- 2011-Present: Director. Enterprise Ilembe, Ilembe District Municipality
- 2011-Present: Director. Quail Finance (Pty) Limited, KZN. Quail is a boutique DTI grant consultancy.
- 2012-Present: Chairman. Viva Contact (Pty) Limited, Ballito. Viva is a Call Centre business located in Ballito dialling local as well as overseas sales campaigns
References
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Chief of Defence Reserves 1997 - October 2003 |
Succeeded by R.C. Andersen |
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