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ASPIRANT PROSECUTOR TRAINING

NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY

Salary band

R 304 299

Closing date

27 July 2026

Reference

APTJHB27

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About this role

Department

NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY

Location

Johannesburg (Ref No: APTJHB27) Randburg (Ref No: APTRAN27) Protea (Ref No: APTPRO27) Benoni (Vaal Rand Cluster) (Ref No: APTBEN27) Evander (Witbank Cluster) (Ref No: APTEVA27) Madadeni (Ladysmith Cluster) (Ref No: APTMAD27) Welkom (Ref No: APTWEL27)

Salary

R262 968 – R304 299 per annum (LP-1 to LP-2)

Requirements

LLB degree or equivalent foreign qualification supported by proof of accreditation of qualifications from SAQA. Final year LLB students may apply, provided that the LLB degree will be completed before the start date of the programme. Applicants must be South African citizen. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.

Duties

Successful candidates once appointed will undergo a 12-month training programme. There will be continuous assessment throughout the programme to determine competence to be appointed as a Prosecutor. Conditions: When carrying out their duties, Prosecutors are always required to comply with the Code of Conduct and observe Policy Directives as determined and issued by the National Director of Public Prosecutions. A written contract between the National Prosecuting Authority and the Aspirant Prosecutor outlining the conditions of service shall be entered into and such contract will be valid and binding between the parties. An entry examination will be written which will form part of the selection process and only candidates successful in the examination based on the criteria decided will be allowed to the next level of the selection process. Aspirant Prosecutors who successfully completed the programme may not be placed permanently or on contract as District Court Prosecutors within the centre/cluster or division where they were trained. Placement is at the discretion of the NPA at any office in the country. Where an offer of permanent placement against a vacant post is made after the training and is declined, it will be regarded as a termination of contract employment. It is anticipated that the program will commence on 1 March 2027. All successful candidates must be available to accept the offer to commence with the training programme at the start of the programme. No request to start later than the commencement date will be entertained. Applicants must be available for the full 12-month period of the training. An updated entry examination study guide is available on the NPA Website.

Enquiries

Gija Maswanganyi Tel No: (012) 845 6944; Sharon Ntseo Tel No: (012) 845 6664; Pfanani Malova Tel No: (012) 845 6953

Notes

All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in

About human resources and people management roles in South Africa

Human Resources professionals are in demand across all sectors of the South African economy. In the public service, HR posts are advertised regularly at salary levels 7 to 12, covering everything from HR clerks to Chief Directors of Human Resources. Labour Relations is a particularly in-demand HR specialism in South Africa given the complexity of the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Employment Equity Act. Familiarity with PERSAL (the government HR system) is essential for most public sector HR roles.

·For government HR roles, experience with PERSAL is listed as a key requirement. Include this explicitly on your CV if you have it.

·Labour relations specialists need current knowledge of recent CCMA and Labour Court decisions and the applicable legislation.

·SABPP (South African Board for People Practices) registration is increasingly expected for senior HR posts.

·Learning and development roles often require experience with SETA processes, workplace skills plans, and annual training reports.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·LLB degree or equivalent foreign qualification supported by proof of accreditation of qualifications from SAQA
·Final year LLB students may apply, provided that the LLB degree will be completed before the start date of the programme
·Applicants must be South African citizen
·Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility

Key Duties

·Successful candidates once appointed will undergo a 12-month training programme
·There will be continuous assessment throughout the programme to determine competence to be appointed as a Prosecutor
·Conditions: When carrying out their duties, Prosecutors are always required to comply with the Code of Conduct and observe Policy Directives as determined and issued by the National Director of Public Prosecutions
·A written contract between the National Prosecuting Authority and the Aspirant Prosecutor outlining the conditions of service shall be entered into and such contract will be valid and binding between the parties
·An entry examination will be written which will form part of the selection process and only candidates successful in the examination based on the criteria decided will be allowed to the next level of the selection process
·Aspirant Prosecutors who successfully completed the programme may not be placed permanently or on contract as District Court Prosecutors within the centre/cluster or division where they were trained
·Placement is at the discretion of the NPA at any office in the country
·Where an offer of permanent placement against a vacant post is made after the training and is declined, it will be regarded as a termination of contract employment
·It is anticipated that the program will commence on 1 March 2027
·All successful candidates must be available to accept the offer to commence with the training programme at the start of the programme

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to aptjhb27@npa.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the ASPIRANT PROSECUTOR TRAINING position at NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY from your Gmail account. The closing date is 27 July 2026.

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What is the salary for the ASPIRANT PROSECUTOR TRAINING position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 304 299. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the ASPIRANT PROSECUTOR TRAINING application close?+

The closing date for this position is 27 July 2026 - 13 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.