Former Ghana international John Paintsil lost his job as assistant coach of South African Premier Soccer League giants Kaizer Chiefs last week.
Since then, Chiefs have appointed former Malawi international Patrick Mabedi as the club's new assistant coach.
Mabedi will work under head coach Steve Komphela as a replacement for former Ghana international John Paintsil.
The 43-year-old Mabedi played for Chiefs for eight seasons between 1998 and 2006, and leaves his post as head coach of National First Division side Cape Town All Stars to take up the role.
The ex-defender won two league titles and the 2001 African Cup Winners' Cup among other pieces of silverware and spent three seasons as club captain.