According to Africansoccerupdates, Safa has settled for the Dutch mentor, as he is seen as someone with extensive knowledge of the African game.
“We told by an agent that Ruud Krol is on the verge of being appointed SA national team new manager, contract finer details then confirmed,” tweeted Africansoccerupdates.
Safa revealed on Wednesday that the announcement of new Bafana coach will be made in the next 24 to 48 hours.
And it has been widely speculated that Stuart Baxter will be the man to take over from Shakes Mashaba, but Africansoccerupdates reports that it is in fact Krol.
Download our app and read this and other great stories on the move. Available for Android and iOS.