Cele, who moved to Portuguese second-tier side Real Sport Clube in August, has joined forces with Gestifute, acccording to an announcement from the KZN Academy and Prosport International.
Cele hails from KwaMashu and played for the KZN Academy in last year's edition of the Durban U-19 International Tournament.
The KZN Academy, which is run by Gugu Marawa and Carlos Catalino in Durban, has also produced players such as Sandile Mthethwa, Brian Hlongwa, Menzi Ndwandwe, Nkanyiso Zungu and Luyanda Ntshangase in its three years of existence.