Mik has obtained numerous qualifications throughout his career; B.Sc. Mining, B.Sc. Mineral Economics, B.Com Economics, B.Com Honours in Quantitative Management and a CFA. His career began as a planning officer for Winkelhaak Mines; he then held various roles within the mining sector; project engineer at Gencor, and a Superintendant for Technical Services at Ermelo Mines. He then moved into a research analyst role at Mathison Hollidge and then E.W Balderson. Mik joined Legae in 2000 as a Private Client Portfolio Manager; he then took up a role at Geo Capital for 3 years and rejoined Legae in 2009, as Private Client Portfolio Manager.