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National Prosecuting Authority · Durban

Closing date: 19 October 2026
Reference: RECRUIT 2026/334
Salary band: R 1 600 893
Application method: Email application

Listing status: Source checked 9 October 2026

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: National Prosecuting Authority Location: DDPP: Durban Salary: R970 221 - R 1 600 893 per annum (Level LP- 7 to LP-8), (Total cost package) Requirements: An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. High level of proficiency in prosecuting/litigating and presenting/arguing cases in court. Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge of and or experience in prosecution/litigation of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) matters. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Duties: Study and guide the investigations in case dockets. Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents. Represent the State in all courts. Prepare a case for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments. Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews. Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the appropriate court. Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state. Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Application instructions: e mail: Recruit2026334@npa.gov.za Enquiries: Phiwayinkosi Nhlengethwa Tel No: (031) 334 5003 Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

✓For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification
✓Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998
✓At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience
✓Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
✓High level of proficiency in prosecuting/litigating and presenting/arguing cases in court
✓Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences
✓Interpersonal skills
✓Knowledge of and or experience in prosecution/litigation of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) matters
✓Written and verbal communication skills
✓Ability to work independently

Key responsibilities

•Study and guide the investigations in case dockets
•Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings
•Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents
•Represent the State in all courts
•Prepare a case for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments
•Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews
•Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the appropriate court
•Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state
•Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA
•Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system