Gerhard graduated from the University of Stellenbosch during March 2008 with B.Comm Law and LLB degrees. He completed his articles with Lombard & Kriek Attorneys, Parow and was admitted as an attorney on 16 April 2010 in the Western Cape High Court. Practised as a Personal Assistant at Potgieter Ndabambi Fourie Inc during July 2010 and December 2010 and thereafter at Botha Pretorius & Andrews between January 2011 and September 2014.