Gerrit Opperman
Major General Gerrit Nicolaas Opperman (Gert) SD SM MMM SAStC was a General Officer in the South African Army.
Gerrit Nicolaas Opperman | |
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| Nickname(s) | Gert |
| Born | 27 July 1945 Johannesburg |
| Allegiance |  South Africa |
| Service/ |  South African Army |
| Years of service | c. 1966 – August 1996[1] |
| Rank | Major General |
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Early life
General Gert Opperman was born on 27 July 1945 in Johannesburg.[2]
Career
He served as spokesman for the Malan family on the death of Magnus Malan.[3]
Courses
Posts held
Gen Opperman has held the following posts: [2]
- 2005 – present: Chief Executive Officer – The Research Trust
- 2003 – present: Managing Director – VTM Projects (Pty) Ltd, Pretoria
- 2003 – present: Executive Trustee – Voortrekker Monument Trust, Pretoria
- 2003 – present: Council Member – Voortrekker Museum
- 2002 – present: Chief Executive Officer – Heritage Foundation
- 1998 – 2000: Member – Gert Opperman Consulting cc
- 1996 – 1998: Managing Director – Guards Division, Coin Security Group
- 1994 – 1996: Chief Director – Corporate Communication, SANDF
- 1988 – 1993: OC Northern Transvaal Command, SANDF
- 1987 – 2000: Executive Chairman/Convenor, Club Gerbera
- 1983 – 1988: Military Secretary – DOD
Awards
Maj Gen Opperman has received the following awards during his career:
Medals and Decorations
- International Orders
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Pro Patria Medal
Southern Africa Medal
Unitas Medal
References
- "Major General Gert Opperman to visit Australia as SAMVOA Guest of Honour". SAMVOA. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- "Gert Opperman - Who's Who SA". Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- "Obituary: Former defence minister Magnus Malan". The Witness. SAPA. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
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OC Northern Transvaal Command 1988 – 1993 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
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Chief Director – Corporate Communication, SANDF 1994 – 1996 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Military Secretary – DOD 1983 – 1988 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
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