Former Proteas opener was operating in an interim capacity since December but was expected to be offered full-time role. CSA Acting Chief Executive Jacques Faul said, “Graeme has made a huge impact with his energy, expertise, hard work ethic and characteristic determination and passion he has brought to the position during the six months he has served in an acting capacity. "Although there is certainly a great deal of work to be done, as reflected by the performances of our various national teams, he has certainly put our cricket on an upward trajectory that provides light at the end of the tunnel.” Smith said he was delighted to stay on board as part of the team to take South African cricket forward. "My appointment brings a degree of permanency to my position which makes planning the road ahead a lot easier," he said. "As Dr. Faul has said, there is a lot of work that still needs to be done, not just at international level but throughout our pipeline development pathways as well but I am determined to get South African cricket back to where it belongs as one of the world leaders at international level."