Gielie is a businessman and farmer who has resided in the Free State town of Viljoenskroon, known for its maize and cattle farming, for over 35 years. He owns the town’s experimental farm and is the founder and CEO of Brazgrass.
Heyns began his agricultural and business education from an early age by learning from his businessman/farmer father Gielie. He completed his studies at the North West University before joining the family business as a director.