Asiel Kubu

Asiel Elias Leaka Kubu

PG PS PB
Allegiance South Africa
Service / branch South African Navy
Years of service1992 –
RankVice Admiral
Commands
  • Chief of Human Resources
  • Chief of Naval Staff
  • Director Naval Personnel
AwardsiPhrothiya yeGolide PG iPhrothiya yeSiliva PS iPhrothiya yeBhronzi PB General Service Medal (South Africa) ' Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal) ' Unitas (Unity) Medal ' Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) ' Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) ' Good Service Medal '

Vice Admiral Asiel Kubu PS PB is a South African Navy officer currently serving as Chief of Human Resources for the South African National Defence Force.[1]

He joined the Navy as a Midshipman at the South African Naval College in 1992 as one of the first black officers to attend the college.[2] He previously served as Director of Naval Personnel and Chief of Naval Staff.[3] He was promoted to vice admiral in 2019 and appointed Chief of Human Resources for the South African National Defence Force.[1][4][5]

Awards and decorations

References

  1. ^ a b "New chiefs of SA Army, Joint Operations, SAMHS announced". Defence Web. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  2. ^ Visser, Dirk. "Drietal lui nuwe era in vir Staande Mag" [Three usher in new era for Permanent Force]. naspers.com (in Afrikaans). DIE BURGER. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
  3. ^ Helfrich, Kim (2016). "New JOPS deputy chief named, but no word on a new Chief". DefenceWeb (published 2 December 2016). Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Asiel Kubu's biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story". www.zgr.net. ZGR.net. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  5. ^ Martin, Guy (29 November 2019). "Yengeni hands over SANDF Human Resources command". defenceWeb. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Human Resources
2019 – 2024 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Naval Staff
2017 – 2019 		Succeeded by


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