Pollock, South Africa's leading Test wicket-taker with 389 wickets at an average of 23.21, reaches the milestone along with team mate Jacques Kallis against New Zealand on Saturday.
"It's a bit of a long-service award and I'm really proud of it," Pollock told reporters on Thursday.
"To play 100 Tests is something special and I'll take a quiet moment to look back on the last 10 years.
"I've been blessed to have played in an awesome side and to have played with and against some fine cricketers.
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"Every sportsman has disappointing times and you've got to deal with those and move on.
"I thought I went pretty well in Australia, but coming back from injury back here things did not go as well as I would have liked. So I'm looking to bounce back against New Zealand," Pollock said.
Pollock was relegated to being a change bowler, behind Makhaya Ntini and Andre Nel, in the final Test against Australia, but the 32-year-old was not sure if that would apply in the three-Test series against the Kiwis.
"My role for these Tests has not been discussed yet, but I realise my time as a new-ball bowler can't go on for ever. If the selectors want to change my role, or experiment with other players, then I have to be willing to adapt," he said.
"My aim has always been to do whatever will help South Africa win and I will try my best in a new role if necessary."
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