Aspirant Prosecutor Training Welkom (Ref No: APTWEL25) at National Prosecuting Authority

• Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form.
• A comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information) is required.
• Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
• Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted).
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted).
• Handwritten Z83 must be completed in Block Letters.
• If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed, your application will not be accepted.
• All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
• Documents should not be password protected and ZIP files will be blocked.
• The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
• No late applications will be accepted/processed.
• The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications.
• Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received.
• If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA.
• The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position.
• If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential.
• Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance.
• Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview.
• The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process.
• A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are:
  • A practical exercise
  • An integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
• SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job; the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA.
• Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
• The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
• A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is submitted prior to appointment for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions.
• NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement.
• This is a Public Service specific training programme.
• The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS.
• The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentry-programme/
• Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use.
• The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies
• From 1 January 2021, should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.
• NB: Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs.
• NB: All employees considered for appointment to the Investigating Directorate against Corruption will be subject to a lifestyle audit and integrity vetting.

Application should be send to:

• Vaal (Benoni): [email protected]
• Johannesburg: [email protected]
• Randburg: [email protected]
• Bloemfontein: [email protected]
• Welkom: [email protected]
• Ladysmith: [email protected]
• Kimberley: [email protected]
• Klerksdorp: [email protected]
• Mthatha: [email protected]
• Bellville: [email protected]
• Polokwane: [email protected]
• Thohoyandou: [email protected]
• Modimolle: [email protected]
• Middelburg: [email protected]

NOTE: It is anticipated that the program will commence on 1 March 2025. 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. An updated entry examination study guide is available on the NPA Website.