Mike Procter will take over as Cricket South Africa convenor of selectors on December 1 after stepping down from his role as an International Cricket Council match referee.

The ICC announced the news on Monday, confirming Procter will first oversee the upcoming one-day international series between Pakistan and West Indies, and also Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat believes Procter - who has officiated in 47 Tests, 154 ODIs and 15 Twenty20 matches since becoming a match referee in 2002 - is well equipped to take up the post.

He said: "Speaking from personal experience I know that his new role as CSA's convenor of selectors, which he will assume on December 1, will be a challenging and rewarding one.

"However, I also know that Mike will bring to it all the cricket wisdom he has acquired over more than 40 years of top-level involvement.

"His start date with CSA, arrived at after negotiations between us at the ICC and CSA chief executive Gerald Majola ahead of CSA's announcement, allows Mike to complete his obligations as a match referee before assuming his new role.

"This is important because it sets a definitive mark between the end of one job and the start of another and, in terms of Mike's position as a match referee, it ensures the continued integrity and independence of that role.

"Mike carries with him the best wishes for the future of all those associated with the ICC."