Sergeant Major of the Army (South Africa)

Sergeant Major of the South African Army
Sersant-Majoor van die Suid-Afrikaanse Leër
Current Rank insignia
Senior Chief Warrant officer Ncedakele Mtshatsheni
since 1 February 2017
 South African Army
Reports toChief of the Army
Formation3 October 1967
First holderWO1 J.A.B. du Preez PMM
WebsiteOfficial website

The Sergeant Major of the South African Army is the most senior Warrant Officer in the South African Army. The post was created in 1967.[1] It is a singular appointment – it is only held by one person at any time. The Sergeant Major of the Army reports to the Chief of the Army and is responsible for maintaining discipline in the Army[2]

  1. ^ Radburn, Arthur (1990). "South African Army Ranks and Insignia". South African Journal of Military Studies. 20 (2): 2.
  2. ^ "Structure". Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2012.

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