The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is inviting applications from suitably qualified South African graduates and students for its Graduate and Student Internship Programme 2026/2028. A total of 54 internship opportunities are available across various divisions at the NLC Head Office in Pretoria and its provincial offices.
The internship programme will run for 24 months, providing successful applicants with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience, develop professional skills and improve their future employment prospects. Interns will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme.
The opportunities are available in several fields, including finance, internal audit, forensic investigations, law, human resources, marketing, communications, public management, business administration, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and multimedia.
Unemployed graduates and students who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Internship Overview
- Programme: NLC Graduate and Student Internship Programme 2026/2028
- Number of opportunities: 54
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: Monthly stipend provided
- Location: Pretoria and various provincial offices across South Africa
- Employment type: Internship
- Closing date: 28 October 2026, before the end of business
- Nationality requirement: South African citizens only
Available Internship Opportunities and Qualifications
The NLC has internship opportunities in several divisions and provincial offices. Applicants must select a placement that corresponds with their qualifications.
1. Division: Internal Audit and Advisory Services – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
- BCom: Internal Audit – 3
- BCom: Forensic Investigations – 1
Qualification:
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree or National Diploma in Internal Audit.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree or National Diploma in Forensic Investigations.
2. Division: Finance – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
– Financial Management – 3
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Financial Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Financial Accounting.
3. Division: Facilities – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
– Facilities – 2
Qualification:
– Degree or National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Building Management.
4. Division: Legal Services – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
- Legal Services – 1
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
5. Division: Regulatory Compliance – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
- Legal Services – 1
Qualification:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
6. Division: Business Development – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
– Business Development – 2
Qualification:
- BCom in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- BCom in Industrial Psychology.
- BCom in Business Administration.
- BCom in Project Management.
7. Division: Stakeholder Management, Marketing and Communications – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
- Stakeholder Management – 3
- Marketing – 1
- Communications – 1
- Multimedia – 1
Qualification:
- National Diploma in Marketing.
- Degree in Marketing.
- Postgraduate qualification in Marketing.
- National Diploma in Communications.
- Degree in Communications.
- Postgraduate qualification in Communications.
- Degree or National Diploma in Multimedia.
8. Division: Human Capital Management – Head Office (Pretoria)
No. of Interns Required:
– Human Capital Management – 3
Qualification:
- BCom/BTech in Human Resource Management (HRM).
- BCom/BTech in Human Resource Development (HRD).
- BCom in Industrial Psychology.
9. Division: Limpopo Provincial Office – Polokwane
No. of Interns Required:
- Public Management – 2
- Business Administration – 2
- Project Management – 2
- Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Assistant – 1
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Public Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration.
- Degree or National Diploma in Project Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- N6 qualification, where applicable.
10. Division: North West Provincial Office – Mahikeng
No. of Interns Required:
- Public Management – 1
- Human Sciences – 1
- Project Management – 2
Qualification:
- Degree, National Diploma or N6 qualification in Public Management.
- Degree, National Diploma or N6 qualification in Human Sciences.
- Degree, National Diploma or N6 qualification in Project Management.
11. Division: Gauteng Provincial Office – Pretoria
No. of Interns Required:
- Public Management – 1
- Business Administration – 1
- Project Management – 2
- Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Assistant – 2
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Public Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration.
- Degree or National Diploma in Project Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- N6 qualification, where applicable.
12. Division: Eastern Cape Provincial Office – East London
No. of Interns Required:
- Public Management – 1
- Business Administration – 1
- Project Management – 1
- Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Assistant – 1
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Public Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration.
- Degree or National Diploma in Project Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- N6 qualification, where applicable.
13. Division: Mpumalanga Provincial Office – Nelspruit
No. of Interns Required:
- Project Management – 1
- Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Assistant – 1
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Public Management or Project Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- N6 qualification, where applicable.
14. Division: Free State Provincial Office – Welkom
No. of Interns Required:
- Public Management – 1
- Project Management – 1
- Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Assistant – 1
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Public Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Project Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- N6 in Management Assistant, where applicable.
15. Division: Northern Cape Provincial Office – Kimberley
No. of Interns Required:
– Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Assistant – 2
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Public Management, Business Administration, Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation.
- N6 in Management Assistant.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- At least one year of driving experience.
16. Division: Western Cape Provincial Office – Cape Town
No. of Interns Required:
- Public Management – 1
- Business Administration – 1
- Project Management – 1
- Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Assistant – 1
Qualification:
- Degree or National Diploma in Public Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration.
- Degree or National Diploma in Project Management.
- Degree or National Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.
- N6 in Management Assistant, where applicable.
- Valid driver’s licence for the relevant positions.
A relevant degree or National Diploma may be considered, while the programme also specifies N6 Management Assistant for applicable placements. A driver’s licence is required for the advertised provincial opportunities as stipulated by the NLC.
General Requirements
In addition to the qualification requirements for the selected internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be unemployed.
- Must have completed N4, N5 and N6 National Certificates where applicable.
- Must require 18 months of experiential training.
- Must never have participated in an internship programme.
- Must meet the qualification requirements for the preferred department, division or provincial office.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and at least one year of driving experience where specified for the selected position.
Applicants should carefully check the requirements for their preferred placement. Meeting the general requirements does not automatically mean that an applicant qualifies for every internship position.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants must complete the official online application form and indicate their preferred department, division or provincial office.
Step 1: Complete the application form
Step 2: Prepare the supporting documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- A concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) of 3–4 pages.
- Certified copy of a South African identity document.
- Certified copy of the Senior Certificate (Grade 12/Matric).
- Certified copies of post-matric qualifications.
- Academic transcripts or records.
- A one-page motivational letter indicating the preferred placement, department, division or provincial office.
Ensure that the CV is clear, professional and relevant to the internship position. The motivational letter should explain the applicant’s interest in the programme, relevant qualifications, career goals and preferred placement.
Step 3: Submit the application and supporting documents
After completing the application form, applicants must submit the required documents using one of the following methods.
By email: [email protected]
By hand delivery or post:
The Human Capital Department
National Lotteries Commission
333 Grosvenor Street, Block D
Hatfield Gardens, Hatfield
0083
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are included and that the application is submitted before the closing date.
Important Application Information
Applicants who wish to apply for more than one placement must submit a separate application for each preferred department, division or provincial office.
Failure to comply with the stated requirements may result in automatic disqualification. Applicants should also ensure that the information provided on the application form is accurate and consistent with the supporting documents.
The NLC welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. The Commission reserves the right not to make any appointments.
Enquiries
For programme-related enquiries, applicants may contact the National Lotteries Commission on:
Telephone: 012 432 1300
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 28 October 2026, before the end of business.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application process well before the deadline to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit the required documents.
If applicants have not received a response from the NLC within three months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Eligible applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply for the NLC Graduate and Student Interns Programme 2026/2028 and take advantage of this opportunity to gain practical experience and develop their professional careers.