NATIONAL LOTTERIES COMMISSION (NLC) VACANCIES

 
 
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION 
ICT LEAD DEVELOPER (24 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications and integrations that support NLC’s business processes and strategic initiatives. The role ensures that applications are robust, secure, scalable, and compliant with ICT governance, development, and quality-assurance frameworks. 
SALARY SCALE: 
•                Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
•                Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. 
•                Certifications in relevant development technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Java SE, or .NET Developer). 
•                ITIL Foundation and COBIT-19 certification (advantageous). 
•                Agile or Scrum certification (preferred). 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 
•                Minimum 7 years’ experience in software design and development. 
•                3+ years in a senior or lead developer role managing technical teams or projects. 
•                Proven experience developing enterprise web and API-based applications. 
•                Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud development environments (Azure, Git, Jenkins). 
•                Experience integrating with ERP, CRM, or grant-management systems. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•                Design, code, test, and implement new and enhanced applications. 
•                Develop secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture. 
•                Produce detailed technical specifications and documentation. 
•                Build and manage integrations between NLC systems (ERP, Thuthuka, Data Warehouse, etc.). 
•                Develop and maintain API endpoints ensuring interoperability and data consistency. 
•                Lead and mentor junior developers in software design and coding standards. 
•                Enforce best practices in development, configuration management, and documentation. 
•                Collaborate with Software Quality Specialists to ensure code meets testing and security standards. 
•                Adhere to ISO 27001, POPIA, and secure-development policies. 
•                Provide third-line support for application issues and performance tuning. 
•                Review logs, fix defects, and optimise performance as required. 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 
•                Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks 
•                Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks 
•                Advanced
•                Risk Management practices and principles 
•                Expert
•                Business Acumen 
•                Expert
•                Technical problem-solving 
•                Skilled in reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. 
•                Results Orientation 
•                Building Relationships 
•                Initiates professional contact outside of work team, when required by job role. Maintains relationships with internal and external contacts. 
•                Customer Focus 
•                Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility 
•                Quality Focused 
•                Teamwork
•                Personal Drive 
•                Business and Technical Mastery 
•                Problem Solving 
•                Influencing and Negotiating 
•                Managing Performance 
•                Strong Leadership Skills 
 
 
Note: Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The NLC reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
•                Please clearly indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line; 
•                Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply; 
•                Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only; 
•                CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 
•                Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
•                Submit a comprehensive C.V with qualifications attached to the following email address:Recruitment@nlcsa.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2025 
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NLC WELCOMES APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES 
 
DISCLAIMER- POPIA 
By applying for NLC’s vacancy, you expressly give NLC consent to process your personal information stored in our history of all who have applied will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), the NLC Human Capital Policy/Procedures, the NLC’s POPIA Policy and the NLC’s Privacy Policy. These documents set out why the NLC needs the personal information, what NLC will do with it, and with whom the NLC will share it. Note that we will not further process the personal information stored automatically in this portal.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION 
ICT SERVICE MANAGER (24 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To manage ICT service delivery and performance across all operational domains, ensuring compliance with service-management frameworks and continuous improvement of ICT support and customer experience. The role aligns NLC ICT services with business needs through effective SLA and OLA management, process optimisation, and governance compliance. 
SALARY SCALE: 
•                Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
•                Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Information Systems 
•                ITIL v4 Managing Professional or Service Manager Certification (required). 
•                COBIT-19 Foundation or ISO/IEC 20000 Service Management certification (advantageous). 
•                Project Management (PMP / PRINCE2) or Service Transition training (preferred). 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 
•                8 + years’ ICT operations experience, with 3–5 years in service management or operations leadership. 
•                Proven track record in managing ICT service desks, SLA frameworks, and vendor contracts. 
•                Experience implementing and improving ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change & Service Level Management). 
•                Strong exposure to PFMA-compliant environments and public-sector ICT governance. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•                Oversee end-to-end ICT service operations and ensure SLA adherence. 
•                Coordinate Incident, Problem, and Change Management activities under ITIL. 
•                Monitor service performance and implement corrective actions where required. 
•                Align operations with COBIT-2019, ISO 20000, and PFMA requirements. 
•                Enforce service policies, SOPs, and audit controls. 
•                Produce compliance and performance reports for Board, Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) and ICT Steering Committee. 
•                Manage service provider relationships, SLAs, and OLAs. 
•                Evaluate vendor performance and coordinate renewals and penalty reviews. 
•                Ensure user satisfaction through effective service communication and resolution. 
•                Conduct feedback surveys and improve user experience based on insights. 
•                Define KPIs and produce monthly dashboards on service availability and incident trends. 
•                Identify recurring issues and drive root-cause elimination initiatives. 
•                Lead Service Desk and Support teams to ensure efficient delivery of ICT services. 
•                Develop skills plans and conduct performance reviews. 
•                Promote automation and self-service capabilities. 
•                Implement process enhancements to increase service efficiency and reduce costs. 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 
•                Comprehensive understanding of ITIL lifecycle and COBIT DSS domains. 
•                Ability to analyse service metrics and implement performance improvements. 
•                Knowledge of ICT governance, risk management, and audit principles. 
•                Proficiency in service management tools (ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, etc.). 
•                Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor-management skills. 
•                Results Orientation 
•                Building Relationships 
•                Initiates professional contact outside of work team, when required by job role. Maintains relationships with internal and external contacts. 
•                Customer Focus 
•                Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility 
•                Quality Focused 
•                Teamwork
•                Personal Drive 
•                Business and Technical Mastery 
•                Problem Solving 
•                Influencing and Negotiating 
•                Managing Performance 
•                Strong Leadership Skills 
 
Note: Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The NLC reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
•                Please clearly indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line; 
•                Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply; 
•                Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only; 
•                CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 
•                Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
•                Submit a comprehensive C.V with qualifications attached to the following email address: Recruit@nlcsa.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2025 
 
NLC WELCOMES APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES 
 
DISCLAIMER- POPIA 
By applying for NLC’s vacancy, you expressly give NLC consent to process your personal information stored in our history of all who have applied will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), the NLC Human Capital Policy/Procedures, the NLC’s POPIA Policy and the NLC’s Privacy Policy. These documents set out why the NLC needs the personal information, what NLC will do with it, and with whom the NLC will share it. Note that we will not further process the personal information stored automatically in this portal.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​NFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION 
ICT PROJECT MANAGER (24 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To manage and deliver ICT projects in line with the NLC’s PMO and governance frameworks, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes that support the organization’s modernization and digital transformation objectives.
SALARY SCALE: 
•                Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
•                Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Project Management, or related discipline. 
•                PMP®, PRINCE2®, or Agile/Scrum certification (required). 
•                ITIL or COBIT-19 certification (advantageous). 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 
•                7+ years’ ICT project management experience; 3+ years in a senior or PMO role. 
•                Strong record in budgeting, vendor coordination, and risk control. 
•                Proven delivery of large or multi-stream ICT projects (ERP, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, etc. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•                Define project scope, schedule, and budget aligned to PMO standards. 
•                Manage execution to meet agreed cost, time, and quality targets. 
•                Ensure project compliance with and alignment to NLC governance prescripts and best practice. 
•                Maintain documentation and submit timely progress and risk reports. 
•                Facilitate steering committee meetings and communicate progress effectively. 
•                Identify and mitigate project risks; escalate critical issues promptly. 
•                Track dependencies and implement corrective actions. 
•                Manage budgets, procurement, and resource allocations per PFMA. 
•                Monitor expenditure and report variances 
•                Manage human resources allocations and performance on the project. 
•                Control and document project changes to keep scope and objectives aligned. 
•                Monitor deliverables to meet agreed standards and requirements. 
•                Capture lessons learned to enhance processes and results. 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 
•                Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks 
•                Project Management 
•                Risk Management practices and principles 
•                Deep understanding of PMBOK, PRINCE2, and Agile methodologies. 
•                Solid knowledge of ICT governance (COBIT APO05/BAI01) and PFMA compliance. 
•                Proficient in MS Project, Jira, or similar PM tools. 
•                Skilled in reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. 
•                Results Orientation 
•                Building Relationships 
•                Initiates professional contact outside of work team, when required by job role. Maintains relationships with internal and external contacts. 
•                Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility 
•                Quality Focused 
•                Teamwork
•                Personal Drive 
•                Business and Technical Mastery 
•                Problem Solving 
•                Influencing and Negotiating 
•                Managing Performance 
•                Strong Leadership Skills 
 
 
Note: Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The NLC reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
•                Please clearly indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line; 
•                Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply; 
•                Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only; 
•                CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 
•                Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
•                Submit a comprehensive C.V with qualifications attached to the following email address: Recruit@nlcsa.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2025 
 
NLC WELCOMES APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES 
 
DISCLAIMER- POPIA 
By applying for NLC’s vacancy, you expressly give NLC consent to process your personal information stored in our history of all who have applied will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), the NLC Human Capital Policy/Procedures, the NLC’s POPIA Policy and the NLC’s Privacy Policy. These documents set out why the NLC needs the personal information, what NLC will do with it, and with whom the NLC will share it. Note that we will not further process the personal information stored automatically in this portal.

​INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION 
SENIOR OFFICER: ICT ADMINISTRATION (12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB 
To ensure the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the ICT division. The incumbent will be responsible for managing ICT budgets, optimizing costs, and ensuring financial transparency and accountability in line with best practice and public sector regulations. The role supports the NLC’s mission by enabling secure, cost-effective, and compliant ICT systems that underpin grant lifecycle management. 
 
SALARY SCALE: 
•                Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 
•                Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting Science or similar qualification 
•                Post graduate qualification an added advantage 
 
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 
•                10 years relevant work experience in the ICT financial and supply chain management environments 
•                3 years senior management experience 
•                Proven track record in managing various financial business units (e.g., billing, management accounting, procurement, credit management, etc.) simultaneously at an organisational level 
•                Proven track record in leading and executing annual financial planning processes (inclusive of annual budget and forecasting processes) and price planning processes and expenditure controls at an organisational level 
•                Proven track record in developing and managing financial strategies within a corporate environment 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•                Manage the approved ICT budget by allocating funds according to the operational and project plans, tracking actual spending against the approved amounts, and ensuring all expenses align with the project scope and objectives. 
•                Monitor and report variances regularly, taking corrective action where necessary to maintain financial control and accountability. 
•                Compare actual expenditure against the approved budget monthly. 
•                Watch for cost variances—flagging over- or underspending early. 
•                Provide regular budget status reports to management, including variances and corrective actions. 
•                Reconcile all invoices, receipts, and expense claims at project completion. 
•                Monitor ICT expenditures across infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, and data platforms used in support of the core business of the NLC. 
•                Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and regulatory compliance. 
•                Implement financial controls to ensure responsible use of allocated budget. 
•                Serve as an ICT Finance Liaison in various engagements such as National Treasury Forums, Office of the CFO, National Austerity Coordination Groups, 
•                Ensure ICT financial practices comply with government regulations, and audit standards. 
•                Collaborate with finance and SCM, divisions to align ICT spending. 
•                Maintain documentation and audit trails for all ICT-related financial transactions. 
•                Serve as an ICT Finance Liaison on Audit Engagements - coordination, follow-ups and due diligence into management comments and responses on internal and external stakeholders relating to PFMA probity (unauthorized, fruitless, irregular, wasteful expenditure) 
•                Establish financial KPIs for ICT services supporting divisional requests 
•                Provide regular financial reports to executive leadership and other relevant stakeholders. 
•                Support data-driven decision-making with cost-benefit analyses of ICT initiatives. 
•                Serve as the financial liaison between ICT Finance and SCM teams. 
•                Educate internal stakeholders on ICT-related financial policy matters and cost implications of technology decisions. 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS 
•                Business Acumen 
•                Technical problem-solving 
•                Skilled in reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. 
•                Results Orientation 
•                Building Relationships 
•                Maintains relationships with internal and external contacts. 
•                Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility 
•                Quality Focused 
•                Personal Drive 
•                Problem Solving 
•                Influencing and Negotiating 
•                Managing Performance 
•                Strong Leadership Skills 
 
Note: Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The NLC reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
•                Please clearly indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line; 
•                Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply; 
•                Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only; 
•                CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 
•                Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
•                Submit a comprehensive C.V with qualifications attached to the following email address:Recruitment@nlcsa.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2025 
 
NLC WELCOMES APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES 
 
DISCLAIMER- POPIA 
By applying for NLC’s vacancy, you expressly give NLC consent to process your personal information stored in our history of all who have applied will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), the NLC Human Capital Policy/Procedures, the NLC’s POPIA Policy and the NLC’s Privacy Policy. These documents set out why the NLC needs the personal information, what NLC will do with it, and with whom the NLC will share it. Note that we will not further process the personal information stored automatically in this portal.