Senior State Advocate-Mpumalanga & Pietermaritzburg at National Prosecuting Authority

REQUIREMENTS:

• An LLB or any appropriate legal qualification for serving prosecutors. At least eight years post qualification legal experience. Five years’ experience in legal practice will be added advantage.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Right of appearance as
• contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• Extensive prosecutorial or litigation experience regarding common law offences relating to Tax evasion/avoidance, commercial crimes, fraud and related matters.
• Knowledge of Tax Act, Vat Act, Customs and Excise Act. Knowledge and understanding of SARS functions and financial or accounting background. General computer literacy and knowledge of programs in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and
• PowerPoint.

DUTIES:

• Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Deal with any representations. Guide investigations in complex or more difficult matters, including commercial matters.
• Prepare cases for court, including acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets, indictments and court documents.
• Represent the state in all courts, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence. Manage court and case-flow management of cases independently.
• Study and deal with appeals and reviews.
• Assist SARS in keeping proper records of all criminal proceedings.
• Mentor and guide investigating officers, Prosecutors and stakeholders.
• Assist in high profile matters or matters where an increased risk element is present.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in criminal justice system.
• Mentor and coach junior staff and quality check their work. Participate in the performance assessment of staff being mentored.

SALARY: R 997 764.00 per annum (Total Cost Package) to R 1 559 616.00 per annum (Total Cost Package) (Level LP-9)
ENQUIRIES: DPP: Mpumalanga Tebogo Mashile 013 045 0686; DPP: Bloemfontein Lemmer Ludwick 051 410 6001
APPLICATIONS: DPP: Mpumalanga e-mail [email protected]; DPP: Bloemfontein e-mail [email protected]