Lieutenant-General Jacobus Nicolas Bierman (1910–1977) was a South African military commander. He played one Rugby Test Match for the Springbok team in 1931

The Star of South Africa, post-nominal letters SSA, is a military decoration for merit which was instituted by the Union of South Africa from 1952 to 1975. It was awarded to general and flag officers of the South African Defence Force for exceptionally meritorious service. The Star of South Africa was discontinued on 1 July 1975, when a new set of orders, decorations and medals was instituted.