The 1983 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1983 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the 80th open tennis tournament that was held between 22 and 27 November 1983. Sixth-seeded Johan Kriek won the singles title.
Johan Kriek defeated 
Colin Dowdeswell 6–4, 4–6, 1–6, 7–5, 6–3
Steve Meister / Brian Teacher defeated 
Andrés Gómez / Sherwood Stewart 6–7, 7–6, 6–2