Deputy Director Of Public Prosecutions (TRC) REF NO: Recruit 2026/01 at National Prosecuting Authority

• SALARY : R1 563 183 per annum (Level 14), (total cost package)
• CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office

REQUIREMENTS :

• 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.
• Knowledge and experience in Strategic and Operations Management. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Admission as an Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Good advocacy and legal drafting skills. Knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• Experience or knowledge in TRC matters and related legislation will be an added advantage. High level of proficiency in prosecuting and presenting/arguing cases in court.
• Extensive knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and MS Teams is required. Ability to act independently without constant supervision.
• Must have good administrative skills. Must be able to work under pressure, which may involve long working hours. An overall understanding of the work of all the NPS units will be an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, presentation and communication skills. General management skills. Computer skills. Valid driver’s license.

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.