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SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

Salary band

R 1 934 208

Closing date

31 August 2026

Reference

RECRUIT 2026/267

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About this role

Department

National Prosecuting Authority

Location

CPP: Mthatha (Tsolo)

Salary

R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (CM-1), (Total cost package)

Requirements

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good management skills. Manage, give guidance to and train prosecutors. Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigations and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences. Able to draft charge sheets and complex court documents. Ability to act independently without constant supervision. Must have good administrative skills. A valid driver's license.

Duties

Manage and supervise allocation of work and management of performance for lower-level prosecutors including trainee Prosecutor. Train and guide Prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors and stakeholders in preparation of case dockets and deciding on the institution and conduct criminal proceedings. Represent the State in all courts. Present and assist prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors in presentation of state’s case court, lead and cross examination of witnesses and address court on inter alia conviction and the like. Attend to representations and complaints. Attend to instructions of the Chief Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Lead Prosecutors towards achieving strategic goals and operational targets set by NPA, DPP office and CPP. Perform all duties including administrative duties related thereto, in accordance with code of conduct, policy directives of NPA. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice.

Enquiries

Ziyanda Mtwazi Tel No: (047) 501 2632

Closing Date

2026-08-31T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification
·At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience
·Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage
·Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
·Good management skills
·Manage, give guidance to and train prosecutors
·Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigations and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences
·Able to draft charge sheets and complex court documents
·Ability to act independently without constant supervision
·Must have good administrative skills

Key Duties

·Manage and supervise allocation of work and management of performance for lower-level prosecutors including trainee Prosecutor
·Train and guide Prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors and stakeholders in preparation of case dockets and deciding on the institution and conduct criminal proceedings
·Represent the State in all courts
·Present and assist prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors in presentation of state’s case court, lead and cross examination of witnesses and address court on inter alia conviction and the like
·Attend to representations and complaints
·Attend to instructions of the Chief Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions
·Lead Prosecutors towards achieving strategic goals and operational targets set by NPA, DPP office and CPP
·Perform all duties including administrative duties related thereto, in accordance with code of conduct, policy directives of NPA
·Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice

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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 recruit2026267@npa.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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