Sergeant Major of the Army (South Africa)

Sergeant Major of the South African Army
Current Rank insignia
Incumbent Charles Loubser since 1 April 2012
Inaugural holder	WO1 J.A.B. du Preez

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. 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

Before 2008 all Sergeant Majors of the Army were Warrant Officer Class 1, with appointment to the position of Sergeant Major of the Army. In 2008 the SANDF expanded the Warrant Officer ranks and the Sergeant Major of the Army now holds the rank of Senior Chief Warrant Officer.

Prior to 2002 the Sergeant Major of the Army had a unique rank insignia, consisting of a Warrant Officer class 1 insignia with the South African Army badge above it.

Insignia in the SADF (Pre 1994)

SANDF Rank Insignia WO1 Level 2 embossed badge (Senior Chief Warrant Officer)

After the Warrant Officer rank redesign the Sergeant Major of the Army does not have a unique rank insignia, but rather uses the rank insignia of the rank of Senior Chief Warrant Officer.