DURBAN – The Durban franchise has been without a full-time coach since Graham Ford’s surprise decision to step down in January.

Klusener, who spent his entire domestic playing career at the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union (KZNCU), was appointed on an interim basis until the conclusion of the 2011/12 season at the end of March.

The former Proteas all-rounder was one of 16 applicants for the full-time post, before the list was narrowed down to six – including former South African Academy coach Grant Morgan, New Zealander Grant Bradburn and West Indians Vasbert Drakes and Eldine Baptiste.

The shortlist has been whittled down to two in recent weeks, with the remaining pair to undergo final assessments on Friday.

“The two gentlemen are going to sit for a psychometric test on Friday and we’re hoping that will give us a clearer picture on the way forward,” said Jaffar, the KZNCU president.

“If everything goes to plan, we’re hoping to make the announcement by Friday evening.

“The test will tell us a lot more about the individuals, how they react under pressure, their behavior towards people, their decision-making ability, their personalities, etc.

“It’s a normal process that’s not spoken too much about.

“We, as the selection panel, were at a stalemate where we had two candidates and could not make up our minds who the best one was.”

Klusener is widely considered the sentimental choice, considering his past exploits for both province and country, and he adopted well during his near-three month stint at the start of the year.