Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the appointment of Cavin Johnson as the club’s new head of academy.

The 64-year-old will now take charge and oversee the club’s youth academy and scouting network.

Johnson brings a wealth of experience having previously managed Platinum Stars, SuperSport United, AmaZulu and Black Leopard while assistant manager at Al Ahly.

The Gauteng-born coach also holds a Uefa professional coaching license and also has coaching licenses via CAF, the Dutch Football Association and the Brazilian CBF, respectively.

Johnson could not contain his excitement and is relishing the chance to hit the ground running at the Soweto giants.

“I am happy to join Kaizer Chiefs as Head of Youth and the scouting department. For me, joining Amakhosi means joining an institution,” Johnson told his club’s official website.

“I am also happy to bring along all my experience that I have gained over the past 20-25 years of working with youth,” he says, adding,

“Hopefully, in my time at Kaizer Chiefs, we will be able to unearth and develop the next Doctor Khumalos, Ace Khuses, Jabu Pules, Tinashe Nengomashas.

“We are aiming to get to the level where Kaizer Chiefs develop a lot of the players they need, and local players that are able to play in this ‘heavy’ jersey that is called Kaizer Chiefs.

“It is a privilege and an honour, and I would like to thank the Chairman, as well as the Board of Directors, including Bobby Motaung, Kaizer Jr, Jessica and Kemiso for allowing me to join such a big organisation.”