The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) invites applications for 54 Graduate and Student Internship opportunities under its 2026/28 programme. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend during the 24-month programme.
These workplace experience opportunities are available at the NLC head office in Pretoria and selected provincial offices. Applications close on 28 October 2026 before close of business.
Key Details
| Item | Details |
| Organisation | National Lotteries Commission |
| Programme | Graduate and Student Interns Programme 2026/28 |
| Opportunities | 54 |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Stipend | Paid monthly |
| Qualifications | Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications, National Diplomas or N6, depending on placement |
| Age | 18–35 years |
| Locations | Pretoria and provincial offices listed below |
| Closing date | 28 October 2026 before close of business |
| Enquiries | 012 432 1300 |
Who Should Apply
Suitably qualified graduates and students in the available fields are invited to apply. Candidates must meet the qualification requirements for their preferred placement.
The NLC welcomes applicants with disabilities.
Head Office Opportunities — Pretoria
| Division | Placement | Number |
| Internal Audit and Advisory Services | Internal Audit | 3 |
| Internal Audit and Advisory Services | Forensic Investigations | 1 |
| Finance | Financial Management | 3 |
| Finance — Facilities | Facilities | 2 |
| Legal Services | Legal Services | 1 |
| Regulatory Compliance | Legal Services | 1 |
| Business Development | Business Development | 2 |
| Stakeholder Management, Marketing and Communications | Stakeholder Management | 3 |
| Stakeholder Management, Marketing and Communications | Marketing | 1 |
| Stakeholder Management, Marketing and Communications | Communications | 1 |
| Stakeholder Management, Marketing and Communications | Multimedia | 1 |
| Human Capital Management | Human Capital Management | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
Provincial Office Opportunities
| Province | Office | Placements |
| Limpopo | Polokwane | Public Management: 2; Business Administration: 2; Project Management: 2; M&E Administrative Assistant: 1 |
| North West | Mafikeng | Public Management: 1; Human Sciences: 1; Project Management: 2 |
| Gauteng | Pretoria | Public Management: 1; Business Administration: 1; Project Management: 2; M&E Administrative Assistant: 2 |
| Eastern Cape | East London | Public Management: 1; Business Administration: 1; Project Management: 1; M&E Administrative Assistant: 1 |
| Mpumalanga | Nelspruit | Project Management: 1; M&E Administrative Assistant: 1 |
| Free State | Welkom | Public Management: 1; Project Management: 1; M&E Administrative Assistant: 1 |
| Northern Cape | Kimberley | M&E Administrative Assistant: 2 |
| Western Cape | Cape Town | Public Management: 1; Business Administration: 1; Project Management: 1; M&E Administrative Assistant: 1 |
The provincial offices offer 32 opportunities. M&E means Monitoring and Evaluation.
Salary/Stipend
Successful graduate and student interns will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the 24-month programme.
About the National Lotteries Commission
The National Lotteries Commission is a statutory body established under the Lotteries Act, Act 57 of 1997, as amended.
It regulates South African lotteries and administers the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.
The NLC is committed to diversity and employment equity, particularly regarding race, gender and disability.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate Qualifications — Head Office
Applicants must hold the relevant qualification listed for their preferred placement.
| Placement | Qualification requirements |
| Internal Audit and Forensic Investigations | Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree or National Diploma; BCom Internal Audit and BCom Forensic Investigations are listed |
| Financial Management | Degree or National Diploma in Financial Management or Financial Accounting |
| Facilities | Degree or National Diploma in Building Management at NQF Level 6 or 7 |
| Legal Services | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
| Regulatory Compliance | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
| Business Development | BCom Monitoring and Evaluation, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or Project Management |
| Stakeholder Management, Marketing and Communications | Relevant National Diploma, degree or postgraduate qualification in Marketing and Communications; NQF Levels 6 and 7 are listed |
| Multimedia | Degree or National Diploma in Multimedia |
| Human Capital Management | Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualification or National Diploma; BCom/BTech Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development, or BCom Industrial Psychology |
Provincial Qualification Requirements
The provincial office listings include relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, National Diplomas or N6.
| Provincial office | Qualification fields listed |
| Limpopo | Public/Business Administration, Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation |
| North West | Public Management, Human Sciences or Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Gauteng | Public or Project Management, or Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Eastern Cape | Public or Project Management, or Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Mpumalanga | Public or Project Management, or Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Free State | Public or Project Management, or N6 Management Assistant |
| Northern Cape | Public/Business Administration, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or N6 Management Assistant |
| Western Cape | Public/Business Administration, Project Management or N6 Management Assistant |
Student Requirements
The requirements for students:
- Completed N4, N5 and N6 National Certificates.
- Unemployed students requiring 18 months of experiential training.
General Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be South African citizens.
- Have never participated in an internship programme.
- Have no criminal record.
- Meet the qualification requirements for their preferred placement.
Additional Requirements for Northern Cape and Western Cape
Applicants must have:
- A driver’s licence.
- One year of driving experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful interns will be placed in the NLC divisions and provincial offices for workplace experience in their respective fields.
Skills Gained
The programme offers workplace exposure in the following fields, depending on placement:
- Internal audit and forensic investigations.
- Financial and facilities management.
- Legal services and regulatory compliance.
- Business development.
- Stakeholder management.
- Marketing, communications and multimedia.
- Human capital management.
- Public and business administration.
- Project management.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A concise CV of three to four pages.
- Certified copies of their ID document.
- Certified copies of their Senior Certificate or Grade 12/Matric certificate.
- Certified copies of their post-matric qualifications.
- Academic transcripts or records.
- A one-page motivation letter indicating their preferred department, division or provincial office.
Clearly identify the preferred placement in the motivation letter.
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How to Apply
Step 1: Complete the Online Application Form
Complete the Graduate and Student Interns Programme 2026/28 application form.
Step 2: Submit Supporting Documents
After completing the online form, submit the required documents by email, post or hand delivery.
Email:
Post or hand delivery:
The Human Capital Department
National Lotteries Commission
333 Grosvenor Street
Block D, Hatfield Gardens
Hatfield
0083
Step 3: Identify Your Preferred Placement
Indicate the department, division or provincial office for which you are applying.
For multiple applications, submit a separate application for each preferred department, division or provincial office.
Failure to comply with the stipulated requirements will result in disqualification.
Telephone enquiries: 012 432 1300.
Applicants who have not heard from NLC within three months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The NLC reserves the right not to make any appointments.
Closing Date
28 October 2026 before close of business.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many internship opportunities are available?
There are 54 opportunities: 22 at head office in Pretoria and 32 across the listed provincial offices.
2. How long is the programme?
The Graduate and Student Interns Programme runs for 24 months.
3. Will interns receive a stipend?
Yes. Successful graduate and student interns will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme.
4. What qualifications do graduates need?
Graduates need the relevant qualification for their preferred placement. The advertised fields include auditing, forensic investigations, finance, building management, law, business development, marketing, communications, multimedia, human resources and provincial administration fields.
5. Can N6 students apply?
Yes. N6 qualifications are included in the provincial listings. The advert lists completed N4, N5 and N6 National Certificates and unemployed students requiring 18 months of experiential training.
6. How do I submit an application?
Complete the online application form, then submit the required supporting documents by email, post or hand delivery.
7. Can I apply for more than one placement?
Yes. Submit a separate application for each preferred department, division or provincial office.
8. Do I need a driver’s licence?
A driver’s licence and one year of driving experience are required for the Northern Cape and Western Cape placements.
Sources and References
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