[2] Venter made his first class debut for the Free State Cheetahs in the 2012 Currie Cup promotion/relegation series against the Eastern Province Kings.
[4] In July 2014, Venter signed a new contract with the Free State Cheetahs until the end of 2015.
He made his competitive debut for the Glasgow side against Leinster at Scotstoun Stadium.
[6] He won Warrior of the Month for March 2024 and made a donation to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity as part of the award.
[7] Venter is the nephew of the late South African international rugby player Ruben Kruger.