Andre van Deventer SSAS SM MMM (born 21 October 1930)[1] was a South African Army officer who served as the Chief of Staff Finance from 1976 to 1979 and later Secretary of the State Security Council until 1985.

He joined the Permanent Force in 1955 and completed the Senior Command and Staff Duties Course in 1961.

He served as a Member of the Directing Staff at the South African Army College.

In 1974 he was appointed General Officer Commanding of I South African Corps.

During the Angolan Civil War (1975-1976) he served as Commander of Task Force 101.