The 56-year-old arrives in the Mother City following a short stint as assistant manager at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.

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The tactician is no stranger to South African football, having previously coached at Ajax Cape Town.

His résumé also includes assistant roles at FC Twente in the Netherlands, Belgium’s Royal Antwerp, and Scottish giants Rangers.

Ulderink’s new role with the Motsepe Foundation Championship side will see him ‘overseeing player development and recruitment’.

A Cape Town City statement read: “Cape Town City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Andries Ulderink as the new Director of Football, marking a new chapter in the club’s football leadership.

“A highly respected figure in international football, Ulderink brings a wealth of experience from his extensive coaching and technical background across Europe and beyond.

Having held key roles at clubs such as Ajax Amsterdam, Reading FC, Royal Antwerp, Bayer Leverkusen, Ulderink’s expertise in player development and high-performance structures will be instrumental in shaping the club’s football future.”

Ulderink has expressed his delight at the move, adding: “I’m happy to be here and ready to play my part in helping this club get back to where it belongs.

“City has a proud history and incredible supporters, and I’m excited to be part of the project ahead.”