National Lotteries Commission Jobs – 17 October 2026

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SENIOR MANAGER DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC), a Scheduled 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management
Act (PFMA), is a statutory body established in terms of the Lotteries Act (Act 57 of 1997), as amended with
the purpose of regulating South African Lotteries and administering the National Lottery Distribution Trust
Fund (NLDTF). Suitably qualified prospective candidates who are South African citizens are invited to submit
their applications to fill the position listed below. The National Lotteries Commission is committed to the
achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender,
and disability.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION

SENIOR MANAGER DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME
(3 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To lead, coordinate, and govern the National Lotteries Commission’s Digital Transformation Programme by
driving strategic modernization initiatives, business-process transformation, digital service enablement,
enterprise technology adoption, organizational change management, and benefits realization.

The role ensures that all transformation initiatives are aligned to the NLC Strategic Plan, Digital Strategy, ICT
Strategy, PFMA requirements, DPSA frameworks, and public-sector governance standards while delivering
measurable business value, operational excellence, and improved stakeholder experiences.

SALARY SCALE:

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate Qualification (NQF 8 or higher) qualification in Information Systems, Information
  Technology, Computer Science, or similar field.
• Certification in Digital Transformation or Digital Business Strategy programme.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), or PRINCE2 (minimum Foundation level certified), or
  equivalent/similar project management certification.
• COBIT / ITIL /Agile certifications are advantageous.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years relevant experience in ICT, business transformation, programme management, or organizational
  modernization.
• Minimum 5 years at senior ICT management level in business transformation, programme management,
  or organizational modernization.
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation projects.
• Proven experience establishing, resourcing and managing a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-year transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in public-sector, governance, compliance, and stakeholder-management
  environments.
• Experience leading business process redesign, enterprise change management, and technology-enabled
  transformation initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain NLC’s Digital Transformation Roadmap.
• Align transformation initiatives to strategic objectives and modernization priorities.
• Drive enterprise-wide digital enablement and innovation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain programme governance structures.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury, DPSA, POPIA, and NLC policies.
• Present programme progress to governance forums and Board Committees.
• Lead execution of the Digital Transformation Programme.
• Monitor programme schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
• Ensure delivery of programme milestones and strategic benefits.
• Lead business process redesign initiatives.
• Drive process optimization and automation.
• Promote operational efficiency and service excellence across divisions.
• Develop enterprise change-management strategies.
• Lead communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption activities.
• Drive organizational readiness for digital transformation initiatives.
• Define benefits realization frameworks.
• Measure and report transformation outcomes and value delivery.
• Ensure programme investments generate measurable organizational benefits.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice to CIO, EXCO, and the Commissioner.
• Facilitate transformation steering committees and governance forums.
• Oversee programme risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Manage programme assurance and quality reviews.
• Manage programme budgets and resource allocations.
• Monitor programme expenditure and value realization.
• Ensure effective vendor and contract management.
• Lead programme teams and delivery partners.
• Coach and mentor project managers and transformation specialists.
• Promote innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement culture.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Digital Business/Transformation Strategy.
• ICT Portfolio Governance.
• Business Process Re-engineering.
• Organizational Change Management.
• Digital Service Delivery Models.
• Enterprise Architecture.
• Risk and Compliance Management.
• PFMA, Treasury Regulations, DPSA Frameworks.
• Budget and Financial Management.
• Stakeholder and Executive Reporting.
• Contract and Vendor Management.
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Strategic and visionary thinker.
• Strong leadership and influencing capability.
• Highly collaborative and stakeholder focused.
• Results-driven and accountable.
• Innovative and future focused.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator.
• Ethical and values driven.
• Strong decision-making capability.
• Adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and modernization.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please clearly indicate the name of the position you are applying for on 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: 23 OCTOBER 2026

ICT LEAD APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC), a Scheduled 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA), is a statutory body established in terms of the Lotteries Act (Act 57 of 1997), as amended with the
purpose of regulating South African Lotteries and administering the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund
(NLDTF). Suitably qualified prospective candidates who are South African citizens are invited to submit their
applications to fill the position listed below. The National Lotteries Commission is committed to the achievement
and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender, and disability.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION

ICT LEAD APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER (2 YEARS 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.
• Certification in Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer
• Project Management or Agile certification will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in software design and development.
• 3+ years in a lead developer/team leader 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.
• Research and introduce new tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Contribute to process automation and DevOps pipeline enhancements.
• Delivery of applications within scope, time, and quality standards.
• Reduction in post-release defects and rework.
• Compliance with coding, governance, and security standards.
• Improved system performance and scalability.
• Positive stakeholder feedback and cross-team collaboration outcomes.
• Documented knowledge transfer and code repository accuracy.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming stack (C#, .NET, Java, Python, or Node.js).
• In-depth understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of web frameworks (ASP.NET Core, Angular, React, or similar).
• Familiarity with API and integration technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Understanding of secure coding practices (OWASP, ISO 27034).
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and version-control systems (Git).
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Analytical, innovative, and detail oriented.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Quality-driven and solution-focused mindset.
• Reliable, accountable, and proactive.
• Passion for continuous learning and mentoring others

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: 23 OCTOBER 2026

We wish you all the best with your applications