(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
| Tenure | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Transkei (Independent) | |||
| 26 October 1976 to 1 December 1978 | Botha Sigcau, President | TNIP | Died in office |
| 1 December 1978 to 19 February 1979 | Zwelibanzi Maneli Mabandla, Acting President | TNIP | |
| 19 February 1979 to 20 February 1986 | Kaiser Daliwonga Matanzima, President | TNIP | Retired |
| 20 February 1986 to 26 April 1994 | Tutor Nyangelizwe Vulindlela Ndamase, President | TNIP | |
| Transkei re-integrated into South Africa on 27 April 1994 | |||