Wiseman Mbambo

South African Air Force officer

Wiseman Mbambo psc(j) (born 15 March 1966)^[1] is a South African Air Force officer, serving as Chief of the South African Air Force.^[2]

He joined the ANC's military wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe at 17 years and received his military training in Angola and Soviet Union. He served in exile as training instructor. General Mbambo was attested into the SANDF in 1994 as a Major.^[3]

Mbambo was appointed Officer Commanding Waterkloof Air Force Base in 2004 before being appointed as Director: Air Force Capability and Plans in 2009. In 2013 he was promoted Major General and appointed GOC Air Command.

Academic qualifications

• Master of Business Leadership (Strategic and Operations ) from University of South Africa -South Africa , 2022

• BA Mil Science from Frunze – USSR, 1991
• Master's Degree in Strategic Security Studies from the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama in the United States of America, 2004
• Diploma in Ministry Studies from Faith International Bible College Lenasia, 2008
• Diploma in Aviation Safety Management Systems from the University of Southern California, 2012^[1]

Awards and decorations

• Operational Medal for Southern Africa
• South Africa Service Medal
• Tshumelo Ikatelaho (General Service Medal) (Humanitarian Aid clasp)
• Unitas (Unity) Medal
• Medalje vir Troue Diens (Medal for Loyal Service) (30 Year Clasp)
• Good Service Medal (Silver (20 Years))
• Service Medal (Bronze)

References

1. "Curriculum Vitae of Lieutenant General Wiseman S Mbambo, Chief of the South African Air Force". defenceWeb. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
2. Seleka, Ntwaagae (14 April 2021). "Ramaphosa announces Lt-General Rudzani Maphwanya as incoming SANDF Chief". News24. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
3. Martin, Guy (1 February 2017). "Mcetywa new General Officer Commanding SAAF's Air Command". DefenceWeb. Retrieved 15 April 2021.