The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has unveiled its Graduate and Student Interns Programme for 2025/27, offering 58 internship positions across various divisions and provincial offices throughout South Africa.
This two-year programme aims to provide valuable work experience to young South Africans while supporting the NLC’s commitment to diversity and equity in employment.
About the National Lotteries Commission
The NLC is a statutory body established under the Lotteries Act (Act 57 of 1997), responsible for regulating South African lotteries and administering the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF). The organization plays a crucial role in ensuring fair lottery operations and the proper distribution of lottery-generated funds.
Internship Opportunities
The 24-month internship programme comes with a monthly stipend and offers placements across several divisions:
Head Office (Pretoria) Opportunities
- Information & Communication Technology: Computer Science (1), Information Technology (1), Information Management System (1)
- Business Development: Developmental Studies/Research Management (1), Data Management (1)
- Regulatory Compliance: Management Assistant/Secretarial Assistant (1)
- Finance: Financial Management (2), Financial Accounting (2), Public Procurement (1), Logistics Management (2), Supply Chain Management (2), Contract Management (2), Management Assistant (2)
- Enterprise Risk Management: Risk Management (2)
- Human Capital Management: Human Resources Management (2)
Provincial Office Opportunities
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban): Project Management (2), Public/Business Administration (1), M&E Administration (4)
- Limpopo (Polokwane): Public Management (1), Business Administration (1), Management Assistant (3)
- North-West (Mafikeng): Public Management (1), Human Sciences (1), Management Assistant (1)
- Gauteng (Pretoria): Management Assistant (1)
- Eastern Cape (East London): Management Assistant (1)
- Mpumalanga (Nelspruit): Management Assistant (1)
- Free State (Welkom): Management Assistant (1)
- Northern Cape (Kimberley): Management Assistant (1)
- Western Cape (Cape Town): Management Assistant (1)
CHIETA Smart Skills Centres
An additional 14 positions are available for Customer Liaison Administrator Graduate Interns across the CHIETA Smart Skills Centres in various provinces:
- KwaZulu-Natal Province (2)
- Limpopo Province (2)
- North-West Province (1)
- Eastern Cape Province (2)
- Mpumalanga Province (1)
- Western Cape Province (2)
- Gauteng Province (2)
- Free State Province (1)
- Northern Cape Province (1)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age between 18 and 35 years
- Completed N6 National Certificates
- Unemployed students requiring 18 months of experiential training
- No previous participation in any internship programme
- South African citizenship
How to Apply
The application process involves several steps:
- Complete the online application form at https://forms.office.com/r/qydEKYWYpS
- Submit a concise CV (3-4 pages)
- Include certified copies of:
- ID document
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12/Matric)
- Post-matric qualifications with transcript of academic record
- Write a one-page motivation letter indicating your preferred placement
- Email your application to internships@nlcsa.org.za or hand-deliver to: The Human Capital Department Attention: Senior Manager: Human Capital 333 Grosvenor Street, Block D Hatfield Gardens, Hatfield, 0083
Important notes for applicants:
- Clearly state the position and province/department/center in your email subject line
- Submit separate applications for each position if applying to multiple positions
- List provinces in order of priority if applying to multiple provinces
- Preference will be given to applicants residing in the province of application
- Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered
- Applications must be received by April 10, 2025 before the end of business
Additional Information
- Phone queries: 012 432 1300
- Applicants with disabilities are welcomed
- If you haven’t received a response within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
The NLC reserves the right not to make any appointments. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your career with one of South Africa’s prominent statutory bodies.