Ian Deetlefs

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]: 53 

Major General

Ian Deetlefs

SSAS PG SM JCD
AllegianceSouth Africa  South Africa
Service/branch South African Army
Years of service1965–2003
RankMajor General
Commands held
  • Chief of Defence Reserves
AwardsStar of South Africa SSAS iPhrothiya yeGolide PG Southern Cross Medal SM John Chard Decoration JCD Pro Patria Medal ' General Service Medal (South Africa) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' John Chard Medal '

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

He served as Chief of Defence Reserves, SANDF and as part of his responsibilities regularly briefed the Joint Standing Committee on Defence of the SA Parliament.[4] He was the Founding Chairman of the Reserve Force Council (RFC)

Civilian Career

Some of his work experience[5] includes the following:

  • 2016 (2016) – 2019 (2019): Director - Intentus 360
  • 2012 (2012) – 2019 (2019): Chairman Ithotho
  • 2011 (2011) – 2019 (2019): Chairman - Greenlands Real Estate
  • 2010 (2010) – 2019 (2019): Director - 75 on Main
  • 2007 (2007) – 2019 (2019): Director - Blue Gum Estate
  • 1995 (1995) – 2003 (2003): Chairman Of The Board - Denel

Arms Deal accusations

He was accused[6][7][8] of impropriety related to the SA Arms Deal, but settled out of court.[9] The allegations were vehemently denied by both BAE and Deetlefs himself.[10]

Honours and awards
Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service
(Service Award)
Five Years Voluntary Service
Black on Thatch beige, Embossed

Gen Deetlefs has been awarded the following:[1]

References
  1. "Ian Deetlefs - LinkedIn". linkedin.com. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  2. Masilela, J.B. (2004). Department of Defence Annual Report 2003-2004 (PDF). Cape: Formeset Printers. p. 53. ISBN 0621352543. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  3. Averweg, Udo Richard (December 2017). "THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF DURBAN'S BATTLE OF CONGELLA". Military History Journal. South African Military History Society. 18 (1). Retrieved 26 March 2023 – via samilitaryhistory.org.
  4. "State of SANDF Reserves & Military Ombudsman". pmg.org.za. 1 November 2000. Retrieved 26 March 2023 – via Parliamentary Monitoring Group.
  5. "LinkedIn Work Experience".
  6. "Annex CCC – Scorpions MLA Guernsey" (PDF). Evidence: The 1999 Arms Deal. Corruption Tribunal. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  7. DSO (Scorpions) (8 October 2002). "Request for International Assistance in a Criminal Investigation in Terms of Section 2(2) of Act No. 75 of 1996" (PDF). Investigation Into the Arms Procurement Process. Letter to Attorney General for Guernsey. p. 5-7. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  8. Kausch, B (14 September 1999). "Log-Tek Sheds Media Assets to Become Conlog". ITWeb. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  9. "Arms deal three give up millions". News24. 16 December 2003. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  10. "BAE rubbishes arms deal claims". mg.co.za. 16 December 2003. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  11. "1999 National Orders awards". www.gov.za. South African Government. 1999. Retrieved 26 March 2023.


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