The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has announced a 24-month Graduate and Student Internship Programme for the period 2026 to 2028, offering 54 internships to South African graduates and students. These internships provide an opportunity for participants to gain practical workplace experience across multiple professional fields while receiving a monthly stipend.
About the Internship Programme
The NLC is a statutory body responsible for regulating lotteries and managing funds allocated to public-benefit initiatives in South Africa. The organisation’s work spans various areas such as financial management, internal auditing, legal services, human resources, marketing, project management, and public administration. The internship programme aims to equip participants with practical skills and experience relevant to these professional areas, although it does not guarantee permanent employment.
Who Can Apply?
The programme targets South African youth aged between 18 and 35 years who meet specific academic and eligibility criteria. Both graduates and TVET College students requiring practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications are eligible to apply.
Main Requirements
- South African citizenship
- Age between 18 and 35 years
- No criminal record
- Must not have previously participated in any internship programme
- Relevant qualifications depending on the field, including diplomas, degrees, postgraduate qualifications, or N6 certificates
- For some provincial positions, a valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience is required
Available Internship Fields and Locations
Internships are offered both at the NLC Head Office in Pretoria and across provincial offices in South Africa. The 54 positions are distributed as follows:
Pretoria Head Office (22 posts)
- Internal Auditing (3 posts)
- Forensic Investigations (1 post)
- Financial Management (3 posts)
- Facilities Management (2 posts)
- Legal Services (1 post)
- Regulatory Compliance – Legal Services (1 post)
- Business Development (2 posts)
- Stakeholder Management (3 posts)
- Marketing (1 post)
- Communications (1 post)
- Multimedia (1 post)
- Human Capital Management (3 posts)
Provincial Offices (32 posts across 8 provinces)
- Limpopo (Polokwane): 7 posts including Public Management, Business Administration, Project Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation
- North West (Mahikeng): 4 posts including Public Management, Human Sciences, and Project Management
- Gauteng (Pretoria): 6 posts including Public Management, Business Administration, Project Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation
- Eastern Cape (East London): 4 posts covering Public Management, Business Administration, Project Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation
- Mpumalanga (Nelspruit): 2 posts in Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation
- Free State (Welkom): 3 posts including Public Management, Project Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation
- Northern Cape (Kimberley): 2 Monitoring and Evaluation posts (Driver’s license required)
- Western Cape (Cape Town): 4 posts including Public Management, Business Administration, Project Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation (Driver’s license required)
Programme Details
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: Monthly allowance provided (amount not specified)
Important Information Before Applying
The NLC stresses strict adherence to application requirements; incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will be disqualified. Applicants, especially TVET students, should confirm with their colleges that the internship will satisfy practical experience requirements necessary for their National Diploma or qualification completion.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official application form, followed by supporting documents submitted through specified channels.
- Complete the NLC Graduate and Student Internship Application Form online, selecting the relevant internship aligned with your qualifications.
- Prepare the following supporting documents:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (3–4 pages)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Certified copies of post-matric qualifications
- Academic transcripts or records
- One-page motivation letter stating your preferred department, division, or provincial office
- Submit the application form and supporting documents via email to the NLC Human Capital Department or hand deliver/post to:
Human Capital Department
333 Grosvenor Street
Block D, Hatfield Gardens
Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083
For enquiries, contact 012 432 1300.
Closing Date
Applications must be submitted before close of business on 28 October 2026. Applicants are advised not to wait until the last minute to avoid missing the deadline due to technical or documentation issues.
Further details, including the official full programme advertisement, are available for download at the NLC Vacancies page and directly from the official internship advertisement.
