Dr Ivan Meyer was a senior civil servant where he was responsible for provincial training in
the Western Cape.
He holds a Masters and a Ph.D. degree in Public Administration from the University of
Stellenbosch.
He was a senior lecturer teaching public administration and public policy analysis.
He joined the Western Cape Provincial Parliament in 2009 and has since then held the
following positions:
- Minister of Social Development
- Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport
- Minister of Finance
- Minister of Agriculture, and since 2024
- Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism.
He also served as Leader of Government Business (LOGB) for five years from 2019 – 2024.
He also served as Federal Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance and was also responsible
for international relations in the Party.
He was re-appointed in the Cabinet after the elections where he holds his current position.
