Frans studied at the University of Natal and obtained a B.Sc. degree. He did his Post Graduate studies (1976) at the University of the Free State. During 2014 he completed his post graduate studies in Civil Mediation at the North West University. Frans completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Labour Law through the University of Cape Town.

Frans worked his way up in industry. He left corporate life in 1990 to start his own consulting business.

With his experience and in-house training in various European countries, Frans was well positioned to assist companies on various technical matters. As AFSA and ADR Registered Mediator Frans assists companies with labour / technical disputes.