Frederik Viljoen

Senior leadership and learning-development professional with nearly two decades of progressive experience in people leadership, structured training, leadership development, organisational capability, performance standards and operational management. Holds a B Mil in Organisation and Resource Management from Stellenbosch, supported by extensive professional development in instructor development, behavioural assessment, command, leadership, training and organisational readiness. Experienced in leading personnel, managing training functions, developing subordinate leaders, coordinating stakeholders and delivering formal professional education.

OFFICER INSTRUCTOR — Integrated Sub-Unit Commanders Training Branch at SA Army Combat Training Centre (2025-01 – Present)

• Deliver formal training to integrated sub-unit commanders and support professional military education and operational readiness.
• Develop and facilitate structured professional training for leaders in an integrated command environment.

ARMOURED CAR TRAINING BRANCH COMMANDER at School of Armour (2023-04 – 2024-11)

• Led armoured car training programmes and maintained training standards aligned to branch requirements and doctrine.
• Provided leadership and direction within a specialist training environment.

SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT BRANCH COMMANDER at School of Armour (2022-11 – 2023-04)

• Managed specialised equipment training functions and supported branch-level leadership and instruction.
• Coordinated specialist training requirements and maintained professional standards.

TSS COMMANDER / TRANSPORT OFFICER at 1 Special Service Battalion (2021-01 – 2022-10)

• Oversaw transport and support functions, contributing to mobility, administration and command efficiency.
• Coordinated personnel and resources in support of operational requirements.

REAR LINK CAPTAIN at 1 Special Service Battalion (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Provided liaison and command support between operational and administrative elements.
• Coordinated communication and information flow across organisational functions.

SQUADRON 2IC at 1 Special Service Battalion (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Supported squadron command across administration, training, discipline and operational readiness.
• Contributed to personnel leadership, development, standards and team performance.

LIAISON OFFICER at 1 Special Service Battalion (2014-01 – 2015-12)

• Coordinated communication and liaison requirements between commanders, staff and partner elements.
• Supported stakeholder coordination and organisational communication.

TROOP COMMANDER at 1 Special Service Battalion (2007-01 – 2013-12)

• Led personnel in training and operational environments with responsibility for command, control and readiness.
• Developed and supervised teams while maintaining performance, discipline and operational standards.

B MIL in ORGANISATION & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Stellenbosch

HIGHER CERTIFICATE in ORGANISATION & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Stellenbosch

GRADE 12 – South Africa