Jan Albertus Jacobus Pickard (25 December 1927 – 30 May 1998) was a South African rugby union international who played as a lock.

Born in Paarl and a product of Stellenbosch University, Pickard made his provincial debut for Western Province in 1951.

He was the grandfather of Francois Louw, who also played for Western Province and South Africa.

[5] Pickard made his final appearance for South Africa in August 1958 against France at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

France won the game 9–5, with Pickard playing in his usual position at Lock.