Following secondary schooling and nature conservation studies at the Pretoria Technicon, Mr Snyman was employed as manager at a popular holiday resort in the Limpopo province. In 1999 he travelled abroad and was employed in the United Kingdom as a Street Environmental Manager in the Westminster City Council until his return to South Africa to commence theological studies. In 2007 Mr Snyman accepted a position as project manager at the Nova Institute NPC, a research and development institute focused on designing and implementing solutions which enhance the quality of life of low-income households. The Nova Institute also offers research and development services to a wide range of corporate- and governmental clients. He remains employed at the Nova Institute and is currently the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and an executive director.