Diderick Johannes Daffue
Software Engineer
Centurion
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Software Engineer
South African National Defence Force
Centurion
03.2021 - Current
- Design and create software according to client needs using Java, Python, C++, Qt 4
- Been detached to CSIR since June 2024 to work at Radar and Electronic Warfare (REW)
- Currently working on REW cognitive system using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to identify signals (objects) and classify them
- Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Enhanced user experience with intuitive interface design and responsive web applications.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
Human Resources, HR Officer
South African National Defence Force
Pretoria
01.2006 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Arms of service: South African Air Force
- HR Management and Approvals
- Arms of service: South African Air Force
- Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, delegating background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours - Computing
UNISA
04.2001 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computing
UNISA
05-2020
Basic military training - undefined
South African Air Force Gym
Human Resources Support During Military Ops - undefined
Personnel Services School
Human Resource Certificate - Senior Personnel Clerk
Personnel Service School (SANDF)
French for beginners - Module 1-3
Defence Language Services
Officer Forming Course - undefined
South African Air Force College
01.2010 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Wesvalia
04.1997 - 01.2001
Intec College
04.2001 -
Skills
SQL
MySQL
Object-oriented programming
Javascript
undefinedSecondary Qualifications
Hoërskool Wesvalia, 1997 to 2001, HG, HG, SG, SG, HG
Military Training
- SAAF College, Facilitators, 08/13/18 to 10/12/18
- Personnel Service School, Junior Personnel Officers
- South African Air Force College, Officer Forming Course 705 POD 07 2010/01, 01/19/10 to 06/18/10
- Defence Language Services, French for beginners Module 1-3
- Personnel Service School (SANDF), Human Resource Certificate, Senior Personnel Clerk, 5 months, 2006
- Personnel Services School, Human Resources Support During Military Ops, 1 month, 2006
- South African Air Force Gym, Basic military training, 3 months, 2006
Post History
10 Air Depot, HR Manager, HR Coordinator, At 10 Air Depot I am reporting directly to the Officer Commanding. My duties are to render all HR Services to 10 Air Depot. We do recruitment as per posts advertised. IAE Claims and Advances, Maintenance and all duty room and staff related services for the Officer Commanding.
Force Number
99008690MC
Rank
Captain
First Names
Diderick Johannes
Identity
830913 5139 084
Last Promotion Date
01/01/16
Last Date Of Service
12/31/37
Security Clearance
Confidential
Spouse
Lujeanne Daffue, 082 837 4496
Personal Information
- Age: 40
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 09/13/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Software Engineer
South African National Defence Force
03.2021 - Current
Officer Forming Course - undefined
South African Air Force College
01.2010 - 06.2010
Human Resources, HR Officer
South African National Defence Force
01.2006 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science Honours - Computing
UNISA
04.2001 - 01.2025
Intec College
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Wesvalia
04.1997 - 01.2001
Basic military training - undefined
South African Air Force Gym
Human Resources Support During Military Ops - undefined
Personnel Services School
Human Resource Certificate - Senior Personnel Clerk
Personnel Service School (SANDF)
French for beginners - Module 1-3
Defence Language Services
Bachelor of Science - Computing
UNISA
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