Office of the Commissioner

• Provide leadership and vision for the effective overall management, business maturity, business stability and sustainability, and to also lead a digitally driven strategy for the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience at executive management level.
• Post graduate degree or equivalent in Business Management, Finance, Economics or Law.
• Sound understanding of Regulatory policies in the South African Context, understanding of the lotteries industry and gambling sector. knowledge of consumer protection laws will serve as an advantage.
• Corporate governance skills.
• Ability to interface between different stakeholders, especially government, regulatory authorities, the lotteries and gaming sector, the charities, sports, and education sectors in the lotteries environment.
• Knowledge of the Lotteries Act, the related NLDTF regulations and other relevant prescripts will be an added advantage.
• Meticulous, business minded individual with strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate leadership in the development of policies and high-level policy implementation skills.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Ensure the development and implementation of all cross functional strategic plans that support the strategic direction set by the Board, including annual operating budgets and performance targets in line with legislation and the shareholder compact.
• Ensure the protection and promotion of the organisation’s reputation in its markets/sectors and with all customers, stakeholders, communities, the government, and regulatory bodies.
• Promote development research in lottery and gaming regulation and grant funding endeavours and ensure organisational competencies to meet existing and changing requirements of current and potential markets.
• Ensure the development, approval and implementation of the organisation's business development, maturity, and sustainability strategies.
• Ensure the modernisation and digitalisation of the organisation.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of a corporate culture that promotes integrity and ethical values throughout the organisation, fostering a culture of ethical business conduct.
• Ensure the organisation’s alignment to its strategic goals.
• Establish and maintain the organisation’s disclosure controls through appropriate policies.
• Ensure performance on international benchmarks for system and operational improvements.
• Provide overall strategic direction and leadership for the organisation.
• Implement strategy as directed and defined by the Board.