Francois matriculated from Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch in 2015 and graduated with an LLB degree from the North-West University in Potchefstroom at the end of 2019. He started his career in litigation at Hannes Pretorius Bock & Bryant Attorneys in Somerset West, where he completed his articles of clerkship. He was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa early in 2022, where after he joined Dykes Van Heerden’s Cape Town branch. He enjoys interacting with people, as well as assisting clients with property related problem solving, and enjoys his free time on the golf course.