National Lotteries Commission Jobs

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.

1. FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR X2
2. INTERNAL AUDIT SPECIALIST
3. PERFORMANCE AUDIT SPECIALIST
4. IT AUDITOR – DATA ANALYTICS
5. MANAGER: STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR X2

REF: HCIAA11

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Forensic Investigator is responsible for investigating all allegations of fraud, corruption, and
maladministration.

SALARY SCALE:
Remuneration package ranges from R439 800 – R630 200

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BCom Accounting / Law / Auditing / Forensic Auditing or similar degree with completed articles
• Certificate or Diploma in Forensic Investigation / Fraud Examination / Forensic Accounting / Digital
  Forensics
• Commercial Forensic Practitioner (CFP) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added
  advantage.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 -5 years’ experience as a forensic investigator.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Assist in the development and implementation of an Anti-Fraud Risk framework.
• Assist in conducting anti-fraud awareness campaigns
• Investigate all allegations of fraud and corruption allocated
• Identify fraud risks and patterns identified during the investigation
• Compile reports on the findings of investigations and recommend appropriate actions
• Maintain record of all cases allocated for investigation
• Continuously update the case register on the progress of investigation
• Support the training of managers in systems and procedures
• Provide support on all anti-fraud related matters to stakeholders
• Assist in compilation of monthly and quarterly reports to stakeholders
• Provide in-puts on the combined assurance reports
• Compile accurate reports related to the role timeously

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Highly Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Team Player
• Planning and organising
• Decision Making and Initiating Action.
• Sound decision-making ability
• Trustworthy
• Communication skills
• Strong, problem solving and analytical skills
• Project management

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INTERNAL AUDIT SPECIALIST

REF: HCIAA03

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
As our Internal Audit Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of
financial and operational controls within our organization. Reporting to the Head Internal Audit and
Advisory, you’ll ensure compliance with corporate governance, the PFMA, and other relevant regulations,
while providing valuable insights to stakeholders on the state of our control environment.

SALARY SCALE:
Remuneration package ranges from R700 900 – R1 019 100

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• BCom Honours Degree (Internal auditing/Accounting) or equivalent (NQF Level 8)
• Internal Audit Technician (IAT) and Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) programmes and studying
  towards CIA will be added advantage.
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal and/or external auditing, with at least 2 years at a
  supervisory level

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Conduct initial meetings with clients to confirm the audit universe and divisional risks.
• Allocate resources and plan engagements as per the Audit Plan
• Supervise and execute audit assignments according to internal audit methodology.
• Review, and track management corrective actions to ensure effectiveness.
• Provide consulting services enhance internal business controls and risk management processes.
• Prepare quarterly reports to the Board Audit and Risk Committee and EXCO.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure that audits are conducted effectively
  and efficiently.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and
  relevant regulations.
• Proficiency in internal audit methodologies, accounting, and financial principles.
• Ability to assess and mitigate risks effectively.
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on ethical judgment and industry knowledge.

PERFORMANCE AUDIT SPECIALIST

REF: HCIAA05

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit and Advisory, you will play a crucial role in conducting
comprehensive evaluations of our operations, processes, and systems. Your objective will be to assess
efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, identifying areas for enhancement and providing actionable
recommendations to achieve our organizational objectives.

SALARY SCALE:
Remuneration package ranges from R700 900 – R1 019 100

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• BCom Honours Degree (Internal auditing/Accounting) or equivalent (NQF Level 8)
• Internal Audit Technician (IAT) and Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) programmes and studying
  towards CIA will be added advantage.
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Performance Auditing, with at least 2 years at a supervisory level
• Strong background in conducting performance audits and driving process improvements.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Conduct initial meetings with clients to define audit objectives and risks, contributing to the
  development of the Annual Audit Plan.
• Assist in resource allocation and engagement planning to provide stakeholder assurance.
• Plan, supervise, and execute performance audit assignments in alignment with the approved annual
  internal audit plan.
• Review and track management corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Provide consulting services to enhance internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Board Audit and Risk Committee and EXCO, highlighting significant
  observations and recommendations.
• Provide direction, supervision, and feedback to auditors to ensure high-quality work and timely
  completion.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure that audits are conducted effectively
  and efficiently.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Proficiency in International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, PFMA, and
  Treasury Regulations.
• Expertise in Performance Audit Methodologies, accounting, and financial principles.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills, with a focus on risk assessment and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflicts and foster
  collaboration.
• Attention to detail, ethical judgment, and industry knowledge.
• Proficiency in statistical and quantitative analysis is desirable.

IT AUDITOR – DATA ANALYTICS

REF: HCIAA08

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The IT Auditor – Data Analytics is responsible for undertaking a spectrum of IT audit engagements to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of ICT, financial and operational controls within the NLC to ensure that it is in accordance with corporate governance, the PFMA as well as other applicable laws and regulations and to inform the relevant stakeholders on the state of the control environment and by using data analytics to improve audit quality

SALARY SCALE:
Remuneration package ranges from R439 800 – R630 200

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Auditing or
  equivalent.
• ISACA or IIA membership
• Proof of attending scripting course will be an added advantage.
• CIA/CISA/CISM/CRISC/CGIT will be added advantage.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 to 5 years’ working experience in Data Analytics
• Proven experience in using ACL or Power BI/ IDEA.
• Proficiency in Scripting (script development and execution) is essential.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

• Identify relevant datasets and perform data collection, processing, analysing, modeling, and
  virtualisation.
• Perform complex analytics on large data sets to provide actionable intelligence and insights on key
  risks.
• Working with the different teams in Internal Audit and actively participate in audits as part of data
  analysis.
• Identify use cases, automation of audit testing and develop techniques for recurring tests
• Define data requirements and data guidelines for Internal Audit.
• Maintaining a Data Library for targeted audit objects.
• Support in the improvement of internal audit processes (reporting, planning, risk assessment, testing,
  Support training and skill building of audit team members to develop/mature data analytics
  competencies.
• Develop audit findings with all elements of a finding, assess and evaluate audit evidence.
• Compile a draft report based on the findings noted for management comments.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Audit Command Language (ACL) and BI Tools
• Power BI / IDEA
• Proficient in scripting
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ethical Judgment
• Industry Knowledge
• Strategic Thinking

Soft Skills

• Able to execute data analysis task.
• Able to work independently.
• Reporting writing skills
• Able to plan and strategies.
• Able to identify trends and patterns.

MANAGER: STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The marketing and communications manager is responsible for driving a broad range of communications
and marketing initiatives within the organisation, developing, managing and sustaining effective work
relations with NLC Stakeholders. They will ensure that all relevant strategies are implemented and further
ensure internal and external communication systems fit with the organisation’s brand

SALARY:
Remuneration package ranges from R1 122 800 – R1 642 600

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Post graduate qualification in Marketing/Communications or related field

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ management experience in Stakeholder, Communications and Marketing
  Management

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Cascading corporate strategy into functional marketing and communication strategies and plans for
  NLC.
• Facilitate stakeholder relations with appropriate communications.
• Assist in determining the marketing budget.
• Ensure adherence as far as possible to the stated budget in executing plans.
• Integration of other communications and reputation management functions within NLC
• Determine media buying plans and concomitant budgets.
• Cultivate relationships with media channels for the benefit of NLC.
• Develop relationships with key personnel with counterparts in organisations within NLC’s value chain to leverage collaborative marketing activities.
• Ensure that internal communications facilitate a “high performance culture” within NLC.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Proficiency with online communications and social media strategy
• Established contacts in the media.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Stakeholder relations skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills (Negotiation skills)
• Sound decision-making ability.
• Networking and influencing
• Diplomacy
• Knowledge of office management procedures
• Knowledge of lottery policies and procedures an advantage
• Report writing

Note: Recommended candidates will be subjected to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment.
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 reference number 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 your comprehensive C.V with qualifications attached to the following email address:
  Recruitment@nlcsa.org.za

CLOSING DATE: 27 MARCH 2024

All the best with your applications.