Information and Communication Technology Division Senior Manager Digital Transformation Programme at National Lotteries Commission
National Lotteries Commission
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Postgraduate Qualification (NQF 8 or higher) qualification in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar field.
Certification in Digital Transformation or Digital Business Strategy programme.
Project Management Professional (PMP), or PRINCE2 (minimum Foundation level certified), or equivalent/similar project management certification.
COBIT / ITIL /Agile certifications are advantageous.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
10 years relevant experience in ICT, business transformation, programme management, or organizational modernization.
Minimum 5 years at senior ICT management level in business transformation, programme management, or organizational modernization.
Experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation projects.
Proven experience establishing, resourcing and managing a Project Management Office (PMO).
Proven experience managing complex, multi-year transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in public-sector, governance, compliance, and stakeholder-management environments.
Experience leading business process redesign, enterprise change management, and technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain NLC's Digital Transformation Roadmap.
Align transformation initiatives to strategic objectives and modernization priorities.
Drive enterprise-wide digital enablement and innovation initiatives.
Establish and maintain programme governance structures.
Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury, DPSA, POPIA, and NLC policies.
Present programme progress to governance forums and Board Committees.
Lead execution of the Digital Transformation Programme.
Monitor programme schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
Ensure delivery of programme milestones and strategic benefits.
Lead business process redesign initiatives.
Drive process optimization and automation.
Promote operational efficiency and service excellence across divisions.
Develop enterprise change-management strategies.
Lead communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption activities.
Drive organizational readiness for digital transformation initiatives.
Define benefits realization frameworks.
Measure and report transformation outcomes and value delivery.
Ensure programme investments generate measurable organizational benefits.
Engage internal and external stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice to CIO, EXCO, and the Commissioner.
Facilitate transformation steering committees and governance forums.
Oversee programme risk registers and mitigation plans.
Ensure audit readiness and compliance.
Manage programme assurance and quality reviews.
Manage programme budgets and resource allocations.
Monitor programme expenditure and value realization.
Ensure effective vendor and contract management.
Lead programme teams and delivery partners.
Coach and mentor project managers and transformation specialists.
Promote innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement culture.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Digital Business/Transformation Strategy.
ICT Portfolio Governance.
Business Process Re-engineering.
Organizational Change Management.
Digital Service Delivery Models.
Enterprise Architecture.
Risk and Compliance Management.
PFMA, Treasury Regulations, DPSA Frameworks.
Budget and Financial Management.
Stakeholder and Executive Reporting.
Contract and Vendor Management.
Strategic Planning and Execution
Strategic and visionary thinker.
Strong leadership and influencing capability.
Highly collaborative and stakeholder focused.
Results-driven and accountable.
Innovative and future focused.
Resilient under pressure.
Excellent communicator and negotiator.
Ethical and values driven.
Strong decision-making capability.
Adaptable in dynamic environments.
Passionate about continuous improvement and modernization.
CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026
Postgraduate Qualification (NQF 8 or higher) qualification in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar field.
Certification in Digital Transformation or Digital Business Strategy programme.
Project Management Professional (PMP), or PRINCE2 (minimum Foundation level certified), or equivalent/similar project management certification.
COBIT / ITIL /Agile certifications are advantageous.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
10 years relevant experience in ICT, business transformation, programme management, or organizational modernization.
Minimum 5 years at senior ICT management level in business transformation, programme management, or organizational modernization.
Experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation projects.
Proven experience establishing, resourcing and managing a Project Management Office (PMO).
Proven experience managing complex, multi-year transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in public-sector, governance, compliance, and stakeholder-management environments.
Experience leading business process redesign, enterprise change management, and technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain NLC's Digital Transformation Roadmap.
Align transformation initiatives to strategic objectives and modernization priorities.
Drive enterprise-wide digital enablement and innovation initiatives.
Establish and maintain programme governance structures.
Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury, DPSA, POPIA, and NLC policies.
Present programme progress to governance forums and Board Committees.
Lead execution of the Digital Transformation Programme.
Monitor programme schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and outcomes.
Ensure delivery of programme milestones and strategic benefits.
Lead business process redesign initiatives.
Drive process optimization and automation.
Promote operational efficiency and service excellence across divisions.
Develop enterprise change-management strategies.
Lead communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption activities.
Drive organizational readiness for digital transformation initiatives.
Define benefits realization frameworks.
Measure and report transformation outcomes and value delivery.
Ensure programme investments generate measurable organizational benefits.
Engage internal and external stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice to CIO, EXCO, and the Commissioner.
Facilitate transformation steering committees and governance forums.
Oversee programme risk registers and mitigation plans.
Ensure audit readiness and compliance.
Manage programme assurance and quality reviews.
Manage programme budgets and resource allocations.
Monitor programme expenditure and value realization.
Ensure effective vendor and contract management.
Lead programme teams and delivery partners.
Coach and mentor project managers and transformation specialists.
Promote innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement culture.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Digital Business/Transformation Strategy.
ICT Portfolio Governance.
Business Process Re-engineering.
Organizational Change Management.
Digital Service Delivery Models.
Enterprise Architecture.
Risk and Compliance Management.
PFMA, Treasury Regulations, DPSA Frameworks.
Budget and Financial Management.
Stakeholder and Executive Reporting.
Contract and Vendor Management.
Strategic Planning and Execution
Strategic and visionary thinker.
Strong leadership and influencing capability.
Highly collaborative and stakeholder focused.
Results-driven and accountable.
Innovative and future focused.
Resilient under pressure.
Excellent communicator and negotiator.
Ethical and values driven.
Strong decision-making capability.
Adaptable in dynamic environments.
Passionate about continuous improvement and modernization.
CLOSING DATE: 23 OCTOBER 2026