SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR (TUTOR)
National Prosecuting Authority · Emalahleni (Evander)
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- RECRUIT 2026/324
- Salary band
- R 1 934 208
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: National Prosecuting Authority Location: CPP: Emalahleni (Evander) Salary: R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (LP-9), (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. Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in 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. Prosecutorial/litigation experience in both District and Regional Courts. Required skills include general and strategic management, stakeholder engagement, people management and empowerment, communication, customer focus and responsiveness, problem-solving, decision-making, project management, administration, report writing, service delivery innovation, negotiation, policy analysis and development, research, presentation and facilitation. The applicant must be willing to travel within the DPP division and must possess a valid driver’s licence. The role also requires specifically the ability to manage, guide and train prosecutors; prosecute, guide investigations 75 and issue instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences; draft charge sheets and complex court documents; and work independently without constant supervision. General computer literacy and knowledge of programs in Microsoft Office. Duties: Tutor aspirant prosecutors in an outcomes-based learning programme by guiding practical, theoretical and interactive learning activities. Assess learner competence, conduct and record assessment tasks, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to learners and programme coordinators. Promote effective study skills, time management, independent learning and confidence in the subject matter. Maintain accurate attendance, progress and session records. Create an inclusive, respectful and safe learning environment that accommodates different learning styles and abilities. Liaise with relevant staff and stakeholders on learner progress, challenges and support needs. Perform related administrative duties and comply with applicable institutional policies, codes of conduct and safeguarding requirements. In addition, manage, supervise, train and mentor prosecutors; study case dockets and determine whether to institute and conduct criminal proceedings, maintenance matters and inquests of a general or more advanced nature in the Lower Courts; prepare matters for court by guiding investigations, consulting witnesses and obtaining additional evidence; draft charge sheets and other court docu
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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
- ✓Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in 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
- ✓Prosecutorial/litigation experience in both District and Regional Courts
Key responsibilities
- •Tutor aspirant prosecutors in an outcomes-based learning programme by guiding practical, theoretical and interactive learning activities
- •Assess learner competence, conduct and record assessment tasks, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to learners and programme coordinators
- •Promote effective study skills, time management, independent learning and confidence in the subject matter
- •Maintain accurate attendance, progress and session records
- •Create an inclusive, respectful and safe learning environment that accommodates different learning styles and abilities
- •Liaise with relevant staff and stakeholders on learner progress, challenges and support needs
- •Perform related administrative duties and comply with applicable institutional policies, codes of conduct and safeguarding requirements
- •In addition, manage, supervise, train and mentor prosecutors
- •study case dockets and determine whether to institute and conduct criminal proceedings, maintenance matters and inquests of a general or more advanced nature in the Lower Courts
- •prepare matters for court by guiding investigations, consulting witnesses and obtaining additional evidence