Section 179(2) of the Constitution empowers the National Prosecuting Authority to institute criminal proceedings on behalf of the State and to carry out any necessary functions incidental to instituting criminal proceedings.
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Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions - Pretoria: Head Office
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Admitted Attorney and/or Advocate. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
DUTIES :
Manage the portfolio assigned by the DNDPP or the supervisor. Manage, train and guide Advocates, Prosecutors, dedicated TRC investigators and stakeholders in respect of all TRC matters, including complex / high profile matters, in the high court, the highest court of appeal and the constitutional court.
Study and consider the TRC recommendations (including relevant volumes of the TRC and its final report, related articles, video clips and records and all exhibits and documents handed in at the TRC hearings, inquest and trial proceedings) pertaining to allocated TRC matters.
Investigate and prosecute cases and manage all TRC matters. Draft documents pertaining to access to crime scenes, court documents, documents and exhibits in possession of other departments, universities, non-governmental organisations and any other assistance as may be required by investigators.
Conduct research, prepare reports, draft legal opinions, policies, legislation, legal documents and attend to representations and complaints arising out of the TRC matters. Make legal decisions in accordance with the law, NPA policies and directives. Assist with the preparation of charge sheets/indictments where applicable.
Cooperate and engage with all relevant stakeholders and colleagues pertaining to TRC matters. Represent the NPA in stakeholder engagements and projects. Monitor, analyse and report on performance information and statistics. Map out strategic planning for the office and lead staff members towards achieving the strategic objectives.
Development, performance management and assessment of staff members. Ensure that a high standard of professional work is being carried out. Assist with the development of strategic, operational and implementation plans. Perform other ad hoc assignments as required by the DNDPP and/or supervisor.
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