By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Enoch Nkwe as Director of Cricket.
Nkwe replaces former Proteas captain Graeme Smith who opted not to renew his contract at the end of March.
The 39-year-old has occupied the role of “strategic cricket consultant” at the Highveld Lions since he quit as Proteas assistant coach last August.
He previously coached the Lions franchise to two titles – the T20 Challenge and the Four-Day Sunfoil Series in 2019 before being appointed Interim Director of the Proteas later that year for the tour to India.
Nkwe was then appointed assistant to current Proteas coach Mark Boucher, but resigned due to indifferences about “team culture” in the national team.
He will assume duty on July 1, while the other three executives will begin on August 1.
Mtunzi Jonas was appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, Tjaart van der Walt was announced as Chief Financial Officer, and Wanele Mngomezulu was confirmed as Chief Marketing Officer.
Congratulating the quartet on their appointments, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said: “CSA is intentional in turning the corner and reaching greater heights. The appointment of these Executives is intended to strengthen CSA’s resolve and anchoring the administration with the best expertise on offer.
“I am delighted that CSA has attracted this calibre of talent, which will change the fortunes of the organization into the future. It is against this background that I congratulate the appointees for making it through the stringent recruitment process, which merited their appointments.
They have indeed demonstrated their desire to serve this beautiful game in the different portfolio’s by bringing their capabilities to bear.”