TRAVEL OFFICER – 29 October 2026

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide support to business units by coordinating travel, logistics and office requirements for NLC.

SALARY SCALE:

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Office Administration, Procurement, Tourism or Logistics

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years’ experience in travel management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
COORDINATE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure all travel requests and bookings are correct, authorized and submitted to the travel agent
• Liaise with travel bookers regarding bookings e. provisional booking details are acceptable or not; once
  accepted by travel booker – confirm bookings and issue all documentation and travel details to traveler
• Process payment requisitions and other related expenses where applicable as per Travel policy
• Manage and reconcile the appointed travel agent account – weekly and ensure outstanding orders are
  raised timeously
• Monitor costs & ensure costs are kept to a minimum – follow up on any possible fruitless and wasteful
  expenditure (no shows, traffic fines, missed flights) and ensure it is recovered
• Request and keep records of all travel booking made and collate boarding passes for flights
• Ensure that policies are adhered to by both the NLC and Travel agent
• Issue order numbers for the above and for any required purchases
• Follow up on long-outstanding payment for the above issued order numbers
• Ensure all purchases or orders fall within the allowed budget and liaise with end user departments
  regarding budget shortfalls.
• Ensure all accounts are up to date with respect to payment

TRAINING AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

• Arrange the catering or any other arrangements required for training sessions/conferences/meetings.
• Ensure a copy of the attendance register is on record
• Update Travel Management Policy with latest legislative updates
• Develop and roll out policy and systems training to travel bookers and end users.

TRAVEL COORDINATION

• Coordinate travel, accommodation and car hire for Management as per policy
• Ensure records are kept of vehicles hired accordance with our policies
• Reconcile travel spendings with allocated Purchase orders and follow up and close long outstanding
  requisitions and orders

OFFICE ADMIN

• Provide any other administrative support as and when required
• Ensure that all documentation is drafted accurately within turnaround time, filed securely and
  confidentiality is maintained on an ongoing basis
• Continue add value to NLC and perform other duties as required
• Support NLC Audit and provide all relevant information timeously
• Manage the TMC and be the first point of contact for the TMC – organize monthly supplier meetings

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Risk management.
• Communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Good presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of PFMA and other relevant regulations an advantage.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please clearly indicate the name of the position you are applying for;
• 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

We wish you all the best with your applications