ICT Project Manager at National Lotteries Commission

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To manage and deliver ICT projects in line with the NLC’s PMO and governance frameworks, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes that support the organization’s modernization and digital transformation objectives.

SALARY SCALE:

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Project Management, or related discipline.
• PMP®, PRINCE2®, or Agile/Scrum certification (required).
• ITIL or COBIT-19 certification (advantageous).

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years’ ICT project management experience; 3+ years in a senior or PMO role.
• Strong record in budgeting, vendor coordination, and risk control.
• Proven delivery of large or multi-stream ICT projects (ERP, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define project scope, schedule, and budget aligned to PMO standards.
• Manage execution to meet agreed cost, time, and quality targets.
• Ensure project compliance with and alignment to NLC governance prescripts and best practice.
• Maintain documentation and submit timely progress and risk reports.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and communicate progress effectively.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; escalate critical issues promptly.
• Track dependencies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage budgets, procurement, and resource allocations per PFMA.
• Monitor expenditure and report variances
• Manage human resources allocations and performance on the project.
• Control and document project changes to keep scope and objectives aligned.
• Monitor deliverables to meet agreed standards and requirements.
• Capture lessons learned to enhance processes and results.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Project Management
• Risk Management practices and principles
• Deep understanding of PMBOK, PRINCE2, and Agile methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of ICT governance (COBIT APO05/BAI01) and PFMA compliance.
• Proficient in MS Project, Jira, or similar PM tools.
• Skilled in reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder communication.
• Results Orientation
• Building Relationships
• Initiates professional contact outside of work team, when required by job role. Maintains relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility
• Quality Focused
• Teamwork
• Personal Drive
• Business and Technical Mastery
• Problem Solving
• Influencing and Negotiating
• Managing Performance

CLOSING DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2026