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South Africa's Head Coach

Rob Walter is South Africa's head coach in white-ball cricket (Twitter)

Since their re-admission to international cricket in 1991, South Africa have had a series of distinguished coaches who have significantly shaped the team's competitive ethos and performance.

Starting with Mike Procter, who laid the foundational strategies post-readmission, to the current leadership under Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter, each coach has brought their unique philosophy and methodology, significantly impacting how South Africa competes internationally.

The South Africa head coach position, held mostly by local figures, has profoundly influenced the team's tactical approach and adaptability on the global stage.

As South African cricket continues to evolve, the expectations from its coaches have intensified, reflecting the high standards of excellence demanded by both fans and the cricketing community. Here's a list of South Africa’s head coaches.

List of South Africa’s Head Coaches

Name	Tenure	Nationality
Mike Procter	1991-94	South Africa
Bob Woolmer	1994-99	England
Graham Ford	1999-2002	South Africa
Eric Simons	2002-04	South Africa
Ray Jennings	2004-05	South Africa
Mickey Arthur	2005-10	South Africa
Corrie van Zyl	2010-11	South Africa
Gary Kirsten	2011-12	South Africa
Gary Kirsten (Test, ODI) & Russell Domingo (T20I)	2012-13	South Africa
Russell Domingo	2013-17	South Africa
Ottis Gibson	2017-19	Barbados
Mark Boucher	2019-22	South Africa
Malibongwe Maketa (Interim)	2022-23	South Africa
Shukri Conrad (Test) & Rob Walter (ODI, T20I)	2023-Present	South Africa

South Africa’s T20 Coach: Rob Walter

Walter was SA's strength, conditioning, and fielding coach from 2009 to 2013 (Twitter)

Rob Walter, appointed in 2023, is the current ODI and T20I coach of the South African cricket team.

Walter's extensive experience as a strength and conditioning coach and his success in domestic circuits, both in South Africa and New Zealand, provide him with a unique perspective.

His tenure began with the aim to lift South Africa’s white-ball teams to new heights. Following a disappointing miss at the ODI World Cup 2023, Walter will now focused on preparing the team for the T20 World Cup 2024.