Proteas batsman Dean Elgar will get a shot to add to his six ODIs after he was called up to the squad to face Zimbabwe in a three-match series starting in Kimberley on Sunday.
With just 98 runs to show in 50-over matches, the Test opener comes in for injured Hashim Amla.
JP Duminy will lead the side in place of Faf du Plessis, who has a shoulder problem.
But Faf could be ready for the two-match T20 series.
CSA National Selection Panel convener, Linda Zondi, says of the squad: “We have said that the Zimbabwe series is an opportunity to further explore our ODI options.
“And the unfortunate injury to Hashim gives us an opportunity to see what Dean is capable of in the limited-overs format.
“He has always been on our radar having put in consistent performances both in South Africa and the UK, and brings a wealth of valuable experience to the batting group in Hashim and Faf’s absence.”
Keshav Maharaj will play for the Dolphins in their first round four-day competition fixture against the Titans starting at SuperSport Park today.
Proteas squad:
JP Duminy (captain), Hashim Amla, Dean Elgar, Reeza Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Christiaan Jonker, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dale Steyn, Khaya Zondo.