Chasing 426 to win, New Zealand were bowled out for 227 against South Africa as the two-match Test series ended in 1-1 draw.
Playing in his second Test for South Africa Sarel Erwee scored 108 from 221 balls that included 14 hits to the fence on Day 1.
New Zealand coach Gary Stead has recalled batsman Hamish Rutherford, who last played a Test in 2015. Trent Boult will also miss first Test.