Allen Donald has confirmed that he is to step down as South Africa bowling coach after four years in the job.

The former Test paceman joined the Proteas coaching staff in 2011 as part of Gary Kirsten's management team and continued in the role under Russell Domingo from August 2013.

Donald believes that the time is right for him to move on.

"I have had some time to reflect after the World Cup and have come to the conclusion that the time is right to move on," the 48-year-old told the Cricket South Africa website.

"It was always a big dream of mine to work in the South African cricket environment after my playing days and I was incredibly honoured to be given the opportunity. The last four years have been the best of my life and being involved with the Proteas in the 2015 Cricket World Cup was a goal I had set my sights on.

"I was blessed to have worked with the best bowling attack in the world over a four year period and leave with fond memories and experiences, particularly getting to the top of the ICC Test rankings."

South Africa play Bangladesh in July.