Okkert Brits (born 22 August 1973, in Uitenhage) is a former South African track and field athlete who specialised in the pole vault.

He was a gold medallist at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and took bronze at the 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships.

In 2009, Brits took part in the 3rd season of Survivor: South Africa, placing eighth.

In January 2003, Brits tested positive for a banned substance ephedrine, which he claimed must have been in the energy supplement he took.

He cast his jury vote for Perle "GiGi" van Schalkwyk, who ultimately won the competition.