Ian Deetlefs

Ian Deetlefs SSAS, PG, SM, JCD
Allegiance	South Africa
Service/branch	South African Army
Years of service	1965–2003
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Chief of Defence Reserves
Awards	Star of South Africa, Silver (SSAS) iPhrothiya yeGolide (PG) (Golden Protea) Southern Cross Medal (SM) John Chard Decoration (JCD) Pro Patria Medal General Service Medal Unitas Medal John Chard Medal

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]

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)

• Pro Patria Medal

• General Service Medal

• Unitas Medal

• John Chard Medal

Proficiency badges

• Badge for Reserve Voluntary Service

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

1. "Ian Deetlefs - LinkedIn". linkedin.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
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. "BAE Systems dismisses arms deal claims". Independent Online. SAPA. 16 December 2003. Retrieved 24 October 2014.

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