Bio
A versatile South African defender, Jamie Van Wyk plays GD and WD and was named Best Defender in South Africa’s Division 1 in 2025. She made her debut for the Gauteng Jaguars in 2019, later captaining the side, and was recognised that same year as the best Player at both the U19 and U21 national tournaments.
Jamie also represented the Spar Proteas junior squad for three consecutive seasons before stepping up to the senior team. Her consistent rise saw her make her Spar Proteas debut in 2021, establishing herself as one of South Africa’s most promising defensive talents.
Info
Date of Birth
31/10/2000
Nationality
South Africa
Position
Defence – GD/WD
Joined
2026 Season
NSL Stats
TBC
As a new addition to the squad, Jamie Van Wyk is relishing the opportunity to work under Tamsin Greenway. Speaking about playing under the Mavericks head coach, she said:
“I’m very, very excited. I mean, she is someone that’s got so much knowledge and wisdom, and for me to be a sponge and learn from someone like her, I’m really, really excited”
As she looks ahead to her first season in the Netball Super League, Jamie Van Wyk is excited by the standard of competition and the experience around her:
“I think the overall competition is a higher level from what I’m used to. I’m really excited for the quality of netball and just being surrounded by players and management that have also had such good experience all over the world.”
