The South African Football Association (Safa) has appointed Joel Natalino Santana as the new Bafana Bafana coach.

This comes after the Brazilian was recommended by Carlos Alberto Parreira, who quit the Bafana job on Monday.

Safa CEO Raymond Hack will leave for Brazil this weekend to finalise the contract and other legal requirements, including the application of the South African work permit.

The new Bafana coach is expected in the country on Friday, 9 May.

Bafana Bafana's Technical Advisor, Carlos Alberto Parreira, says he has recommended a special and experienced coach in Santana.

"Natalino is a specialist in winning championships, he has won many championships with big clubs in Brazil and has coached great Brazilian players like Romario, Bebeto and Juhnino just to name a few," said Parreira.

"I believe he will provide the continuity that is so crucial in preparing the team, especially with Jairo Leal and Pitso Mosimane remaining to assist."

Santana said: "Carlos is one of the most respected coaches in the world, and I'm determined to carry out the mandate of continuing the good work that has been done by him and his technical team.

"I'm confident about the task ahead of me and I believe my experience in working with many top clubs will assist in preparing the Team for the big challenge ahead."