ANDREW VAN ZYL

Andrew’s journey began during a gap year after school when he joined a missionary organization. During an outreach in a rural area, an encounter with an elderly woman changed his life. She told him, “Sir, what you are doing is great, but my tummy is screaming so loud, I can’t hear what you are trying to preach.” This powerful moment ignited Andrew’s lifelong calling to address not just spiritual needs, but the tangible, everyday struggles people face.

His entrepreneurial journey began the following year. By the age of twenty-one, Andrew had established himself as a key player in the security construction industry in Northern Gauteng. In the late 1990s, he moved to the Western Cape and shifted his career to financial services, joining one of the top companies in the sector.

Andrew's knack for marketing and sales led him to be headhunted by a property development company, where he served as Marketing Director. During his tenure, he developed a pioneering property investment platform, achieving remarkable success, including selling 32 properties in under one minute.

His passion for business development and marketing eventually led him to establish two national brands, further solidifying his reputation as a visionary marketer. Today, Andrew serves as Chief Marketing Officer at The Franchise Chamber of South Africa and chairs the Advisory Board for CTAP.

Andrew’s mission is to leave a lasting legacy by transforming communities through the empowerment of businesses, both large and small. His leadership at CTAP reflects his commitment to driving economic growth and social change, ensuring that every entrepreneur has the tools and support needed to succeed.