Career
He joined the Permanent Force in 1955 and commanded 2 South African Infantry Battalion from January 1965 until December 1967 when he became the Commanding Officer of SWA Command. He later served as Officer Commanding Orange Free State Command and North West Command. During the Angolan Civil War (1975-1976) he served as Commander of Task Force 101.
He later served as the Secretary of the State Security Council till 1985.