Du Preez still has a year left on his contract as the side’s bowling coach, but given that is also Mashimbyi’s area of expertise it will be interesting to see how the two will manage oversight of the Proteas seam bowlers.
Mashimbyi, 44, has been part of a successful era with the Titans in which the Centurion-based union became the most dominant provincial team during and after the end of the franchise system.
Mashimbyi worked as assistant to current Proteas men’s one-day coach Rob Walter and then with Mark Boucher before the latter went to coach the Proteas men’s team in 2019.
“CSA is proud to welcome someone of Mandla’s stature and expertise. We are confident he will excel in this role, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective,’ said director of national teams and high performance Enoch Nkwe.
A fast bowler in his playing days, Mashimbyi took 103 first class wickets in 39 matches.