Berra said he was looking forward to joining up with the Scotland squad

Scotland boss Alex McLeish wants the 22-year-old as cover for Steven Pressley, Russell Anderson and Stephen McManus for the game on 22 August.

"I'm delighted to be called up for my first full cap and am looking forward to it," Berra told the Hearts website.

"I'd really like to thank the Hearts coaching staff who have helped me develop in the past 12 months."

Hearts assistant boss Stephen Frail added: "It is great for Christophe and it is a reward for the performances that he put in last season.

"It is a boost for everyone at Hearts."

The Scots take on South Africa on 22 August, before facing Lithuania and France in group B next month.

Scotland squad:

Goalkeepers: Neil Alexander (Ipswich Town), Craig Gordon (Sunderland), David Marshall (Norwich City), Allan McGregor (Rangers) Defenders: Graham Alexander (Preston North End), Russell Anderson (Sunderland) Gary Caldwell (Celtic), Alan Hutton (Rangers), Jay McEveley (Derby County), Stephen McManus (Celtic), Steven Pressley (Celtic), Christophe Berra (Hearts) Midfielders: Scott Brown (Celtic), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), Stephen Pearson (Derby County), Barry Robson (Dundee United) Gary Teale (Derby County) Forwards: Craig Beattie (West Bromwich Albion), Kris Boyd (Rangers), James McFadden (Everton), Shaun Maloney (Aston Villa) Kenny Miller (Celtic), Garry O'Connor (Birmingham City)