Head Court Control Prosecutor 3 at National Prosecuting Authority

SALARY : R1 032 906.per annum (Total Cost Package) - R1 675 743.per annum (Total Cost Package) (Level SU-3)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least six (6) years post qualification legal experience.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• The incumbent must have the ability to act independently or within minimum supervision. Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigation and giving instructions in complex of more difficult common law and statutory offences in Regional and District Court. Experience in prosecuting and guiding investigation of more complex cases that are heard in the Regional court and sexual offences and cases involving children.
• Draft complex charge sheets and complex court documents. Good management skills.
• Must manage, give guidance and train Prosecutors. Excellent administrative skills. Computer literacy in MS package. Valid driver’s licence. DUTIES : Manage, train and give guidance to and train prosecutors. Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.
• Maintenance matters and inquests of a general and more advanced nature in the Regional and District Court.
• Prepare cases for court and draft charge sheets and other proceedings for court.
• Present and assist Prosecutors to present the State’s case in court, to lead witnesses, cross examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence, and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State.
• Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct, policy and directives of the NPA.
• Assist the Senior Public Prosecutor with the performance assessment of staff. Perform general administrative duties of the office.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system