The Military Ombud Office, established in 2012, serves as an independent body to address complaints from current and former SANDF members, as well as complaints from the public regarding soldiers’ official conduct.
We are committed to assisting members of the South African National Defence Force, former members, and the public with enquiries related to our mandate and services. Please use the contact details below or submit an enquiry using the form provided.
This unit is responsible for receiving, assessing, and investigating complaints lodged with the Office of the Military Ombud.
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant General (Retired) V.R Masondo | Military Ombud | (012) 676 3805 |
| MS. L. Ngwatle | Military Ombud Personal Assistant | (012) 676 3808 |
| MS. N. Hlakula | Military Ombud Office Manager | (012) 676 3806 |
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Deputy Military Ombud | (012) 676 3837 |
| MR. N. Mulubi | Deputy Military Ombud Personal Assistant | (012) 676 3829 |
| MS. C. Mabunda | Deputy Military Ombud Office Manager | (012) 676 3839 |
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| MR. T. Mthethwa | Chief Director Operations | (012) 676 3802 |
| MS. L. Sekhobane | Chief Director Operations Personal Assistant | (012) 676 3801 |
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate T. Maape | Director Legal Support | (012) 676 3823 |
| MS. T.K. Mulaudzi | Legal Administration Clerk | (012) 676 3887 |
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Chief Corporate Support | (012) 676 3803 |
| MS. A. Radebe | Chief Corporate Support Secretary | (012) 676 3804 |
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Mr J.D.S Behr | Director Intake and Analysis | (012) 676 3882 |
| Ms T. Malope | Intake and Analysis Clerk | (012) 676 3881 |
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Mr V. Jonas | Director Investigations | (012) 676 3886 |
| Ms A. Mandela | Investigations Administration Clerk | (012) 676 3885 |
| Name | Appointment | Ext |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Head of Communications | (012) 676 3812 |
| MS. T. Magidela | Public Relations Officer | (012) 676 3811 |
Block C4, Eco Origin, 349 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Highveld, Centurion, 0046, South Africa intake@milombud.org | +27 12 676 3800
In terms of the Military Ombud Act, No. 4 of 2012, the Office is mandated to investigate written complaints lodged by current and former members of the Defence Force regarding their conditions of service, as well as complaints from members of the public regarding the official conduct of a member of the Defence Force, and a person acting on behalf of a member.
