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Jacob Benjamin Van Heerden

Vredenburg

Summary

Dynamic Military Practitioner with extensive experience in surveillance operations and battlefield intelligence at SANDF. Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments, exemplified during deployments in Mozambique and Kruger National Park. Proficient in small arms handling and effective communication, ensuring mission success through strategic planning and execution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Practitioner

SANDF
Langebaan
01.2019 - Current
  • Basic Military Training: Infantry School, 2019.
  • Surveillance Operator: Army Intelligence – 2019–2020.
  • Guard: 4 Special Forces Regiment, 2021 - present.
  • Coxswain: 4 Special Forces Regiment, 2024 - current.
  • Internal deployment : Kruger National Park - 4SFR-2021.
  • External deployment : Mozambique - 4SFR - 2023.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jbay Academy
Jeffreysbay
12-2017

Skills

  • Surveillance operations
  • Battlefield surveillance
  • Communications (VHF, HF, UHF)
  • Small arms handling
  • Platoon weapons
  • Peace Support Operations
  • Intelligence Officer: Part One
  • Field craft

Languages

Afrikaans
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Military Practitioner

SANDF
01.2019 - Current

High School Diploma -

Jbay Academy
Jacob Benjamin Van Heerden