| Leon van Wyk | |
| Office: | Executive Mayor of the George Local Municipality |
| Term Start: | 22 May 2020 |
| Birth Name: | Leon David van Wyk |
| Birth Date: | 26 January 1956 (68) |
| Birth Place: | Oudtshoorn, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Preceded: | Melvin Naik |
Leon David van Wyk (born 26 January 1956) is a South African politician and member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). Since 22 May 2020, he has served as the mayor of the George Local Municipality.[1] He succeeded the corruption accused Melvin Naik.[2] Van Wyk was previously a member of the mayor's committee for finance.
Van Wyk was born in Oudtshoorn and was schooled in Worcester. He graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and with joint majors in Economics and Accounting. He qualified as a Chartered accountant by 1981.[3]
Van Wyk succeeded Melvin Maik as mayor of George Local Municipality, after his membership was cancelled, after being accused of corruption.[4] Van Wyk was chosen as the DA candidate for mayor on 8 May 2020.[5]
On 10 May 2024, Van Wyk was sworn in as Western Cape Member of Parliament.[6]