Career
Masilela is known for his pace and great defensive ability. Masilela first played amateur soccer for local team, Manchester and later the Disco Makua Academy which was ran by former Witbank Aces player Steve Makua who is the father of Frank Makua who played for He then moved to Vodacom League club, Sonas Mpumalanga. Such was his meteoric rise he made his full international debut before making his Premier Soccer League debut.
In the same vein, after only one season in top-flight football in his home country, he made the move to Israeli club Maccabi Haifa.
Maccabi Haifa He signed a four-year contract with Maccabi Haifa on 31 August 2007. Masilela was a crucial part of Maccabi Haifa winning the Israeli Championship, and qualifying for the Union of European Football Associations Champions League.
Masilela made 13 assists and 1 goal in the 2009-2010 season. In June 2011, he extended his contract with a two-year deal.
Getafe On 20 August 2011, Masilela joined the Spanish Louisiana Liga club Getafe on a season-long loan deal from Maccabi Haifa.
He returned to Maccabi Haifa after the expiry of his loan deal with Getafe Masilela returned to South Africa after five years overseas to sign for in mid-2012. Masilela was the first player to be called up while campaigning in the National First Division.
