Asiel Kubu

Asiel Elias Leaka Kubu PG PS PB
Allegiance	South Africa
Service / branch	South African Navy
Years of service	1992 –
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Chief of Human Resources Chief of Naval Staff Director Naval Personnel
Awards

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]}

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

1. "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. Martin, Guy (29 November 2019). "Yengeni hands over SANDF Human Resources command". defenceWeb. Retrieved 14 December 2022.

Military offices
Preceded by Norman Yengeni	Chief of Human Resources 2019 –2024	Succeeded by Lungi Sitshongaye
Preceded by Robert W. Higgs	Chief of Naval Staff 2017 –2019	Succeeded by Gladys Mbulaheni