Gerrit Opperman
| Gerrit Nicolaas Opperman SD SM MMM | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Gert |
| Born |
27 July 1945 Johannesburg |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch |
 South African Army |
| Years of service | c. 1966 – August 1996[1] |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
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| Awards | |
Major General Gerrit Nicolaas Opperman (Gert) SD SM MMM SAStC was a General Officer in the South African Army.
Early life
General Gert Opperman was born on 27 July 1945 in Johannesburg.[2]
Career
He served as spokesman for the Malan family on the death of Magnus Malan.[3]
Courses
- Escuala de Defensa National (Joint Warfare qualification) Completed 1975[2]
- Escuela de Estado Mayor (Command and Staff qualification) Completed 1975[2]
Posts held
Gen Opperman has held the following posts: [2]
- 2005 – present – Chief Executive Officer – The Research Trust
- 2003 – present – Managing Director – VTM Projects (Pty) Ltd, Pretoria
- 2003 – present – Executive Trustee – Voortrekker Monument Trust, Pretoria
- 2003 – present – Council Member – Voortrekker Museum
- 2002 – present – Chief Executive Officer – Heritage Foundation
- 1998 – 2000 – Member – Gert Opperman Consulting cc
- 1996 – 1998 – Managing Director – Guards Division, Coin Security Group
- 1994 – 1996 – Chief Director – Corporate Communication, SANDF
- 1988 – 1993 – OC Northern Transvaal Command, SANDF
- 1987 – 2000 – Executive Chairman/Convenor, Club Gerbera
- 1983 – 1988 – Military Secretary – DOD
Awards
Maj Gen Opperman has received the following awards during his career:
Medals and Decorations
- International Orders
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Southern Cross Decoration (SD)
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Southern Cross Medal (SM)
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Military Merit Medal (MMM)
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References
- ↑ "Major General Gert Opperman to visit Australia as SAMVOA Guest of Honour.". SAMVOA. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Gert Opperman - Who's Who SA". Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ↑ "Obituary: Former defence minister Magnus Malan". The Witness. SAPA. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Unknown |
OC Northern Transvaal Command 1988 – 1993 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Chief Director – Corporate Communication, SANDF 1994 – 1996 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Military Secretary – DOD 1983 – 1988 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
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