Asiel Kubu
Asiel Elias Leaka Kubu | |
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| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Navy |
| Service years | 1992 – |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Vice Admiral Asiel Kubu PS PB is a retired South African Navy officer who served 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] He retired in March 2024.[5]
Awards and decorations
- iPhrothiya yeGolide (Golden Protea) (PG)
- iPhrothiya yeSiliva (Silver Protea) (PS)
- iPhrothiya yeBhronzi (Bronze Protea) (PB)
- General Service Medal (South Africa)
- Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal)
- Unitas (Unity) Medal
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
- Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (20 Year Clasp)
- Good Service Medal (Bronze (10 Years))
References
- ^ a b "New chiefs of SA Army, Joint Operations, SAMHS announced". Defence Web. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Helfrich, Kim (2016). "New JOPS deputy chief named, but no word on a new Chief". DefenceWeb (published 2 December 2016). Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ Martin, Guy (29 November 2019). "Yengeni hands over SANDF Human Resources command". defenceWeb. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "New DoD division chiefs for human resources and logistics". DefenceWeb. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2025.