Mr Van Wyk is a renowned local entrepreneur who has made a notable contribution to private sector development for over 30 years. He is the Managing Director of Nova (Pty) Ltd, a company that provides security services in Botswana.

Mr Van Wyk has previously worked for Botswana Vaccine Institute and South African Marine Corporation Limited. He actively participates in committees that seek to define the private sector’s role in various areas of the economy such as Lands, Local Development, Private Security and Manufacturing among others.