Job Openings at National Prosecuting Authority

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least eight (8) years post qualification litigation experience.
• Demonstrate required competency in: Acting Independently, Professionally, be Accountable and act with Credibility. 

DUTIES :

• Develop local crime prevention initiatives and strategies in line with the Community Prosecution Initiative (CPI). Contribute to crime prevention and community justice through this initiative.
• Analyse local crime trends and dynamics of crime and insecurities of communities in respective DPP-divisions. Organize, execute, and participate in community prosecution events and meetings locally, provincially and nationally. Build strategic partnerships for local crime prevention initiatives. Develop effective and efficient working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including current NPA Community Prosecution colleagues.
• Expand and increase the impact of the current CPI footprint in the division and nationally as a whole. Provide and promote education about the law to targeted groups within this initiative. Promote effective collaboration, interaction and cultivate partnerships with- and between stakeholders.
• Apply Batho Pele principles, Service Charter- and NPA processes. Participate, contribute, and represent the NPA at interdepartmental, local government, divisional and national structures. To monitor and evaluate statistical data and performance of initiatives implemented in the division where appointed. To develop and implement interventions in the divisions in line with the analysis of the statistical data.
• To provide feedback and the submission of reports (as determined by the National Coordinator at Head Office), regarding the identification of initiatives, the implementation thereof, progress and management of all related activities and initiatives in respective divisions, to both the DPP and the Office of the National Head Office Coordinator.
• Furthermore, it will be expected of the incumbent to also perform prosecutorial related duties such as prosecutor-guided investigations, the management of dockets, court and case management and the actual prosecution of related cases when required. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least eight years post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. 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. Admission as an Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Good advocacy and legal drafting skills. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the portfolios assigned by the Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions. Manage, train and guide SOCA cluster managers, Prosecutors, TCC staff and stakeholders in respect of all matters relating to the SOCA mandate. Implement strategic initiatives and deliverables in line with the SOCA business unit plan.
• Operational management of the TCC sites in the respective province to ensure optimal efficacy. Performance management and assessment of allocated staff members. Quality control of statistics and performance management in relation to the SOCA mandate. Compile reports as and when requested or required by the SOCA mandate for submission. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.
• Liaison and management of relevant stakeholders. Initiate, coordinate, and participate in public awareness campaigns relevant to the SOCA mandate. Participation in GBV fora in respect of the SOCA mandate both provincially and nationally is required. Initiate, coordinate, and deliver training sessions relevant to the SOCA mandate. Provide prosecutor guided investigations and prosecute cases when requested to do so by the Special Director.
• Study case dockets and other documents relating to the SOCA mandate, representations and to make and review decisions regarding the institution of criminal proceeding. Prepare cases for court, appear in appeals and reviews as well as prepare court opinions on the instruction of Special Director or Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.
• Assist in budget planning and donor funding management. Represent the NPA on SOCA mandate related matters with the media on request of the Special Director or her representative. Perform any other task the Special Director or his/her representative deems necessary.
• Ensure that a high standard of professional work is being carried out. The candidate must be available to travel extensively, both provincially and nationally, when required. 

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CENTRE :

• TCC: Cradock Ref No: Recruit 2025/109 
• TCC: Frontier Ref No: Recruit 2025/110 
• TCC: Seshego Ref No: Recruit 2025/111 
• TCC: Mokopane Ref No: Recruit 2025/112 
• TCC: Musina Ref No: Recruit 2025/113 
• TCC: Nkhensani Ref No: Recruit 2025/114 
• TCC: Tshilidzini Ref No: Recruit 2025/115 
• TCC: Dikolong Ref No: Recruit 2025/116 
• TCC: Klerksdorp Ref No: Recruit 2025/117 
• TCC: Rustenburg Ref No: Recruit 2025/118 
• TCC: Emalahleni Ref No: Recruit 2025/119 
• TCC: Ermelo Ref No: Recruit 2025/120 
• TCC: Jozini Ref No: Recruit 2025/121 
• TCC: Phekolong Ref No: Recruit 2025/122 
• TCC: Atlantis Ref No: Recruit 2025/123 
• TCC: Paarl Ref No: Recruit 2025/124 
• TCC: Wynberg Ref No: Recruit 2025/125 
• TCC: Stellenbosch Ref No: Recruit 2025/126 
• TCC: Springbok Ref No: Recruit 2025/127 
• TCC: Kuruman Ref No: Recruit 2025/128  

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience in prosecution in Criminal and/or civil litigation in regional court.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Knowledge and expertise in the litigation of GBVF matters. Positive security clearance inclusive of the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO).
• Extensive knowledge of the law in respect of GBVF including Sexual offences, Domestic Violence, Child Justice, Trafficking in Person and Maintenance.

DUTIES :

• Provide services in respect of the designated Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) which includes Prosecutor Guided Investigations (PGI) in respect of matters reported to a TCC or referred to them.
• Tracking, monitoring and facilitation of GBVF cases through the Criminal Justice System. Secure the attendance of witnesses, investigating officers and accused in custody at court. Contribute to the reduction in turnaround time in the finalisation of GBVF cases to nine (9) months as per the unit’s strategy.
• Assist to improve stakeholder relationships which includes regular follow-ups and facilitating of meetings with stakeholders. Increase the conviction rate in GBVF cases. Perform other duties and activities as requested by the Provincial Manager or Head of Unit. Assist in the establishment and functioning of Thuthuzela Care Centres. Provide training to relevant role players and stakeholders including prosecutors and police.
• Institute and conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the State when required to do so by the SOCA unit and perform any act incidental thereto and carry out the duties and functions assigned to a prosecutor under any act and/or Policy Manual.
• Study and assess allocated decision case dockets and make prosecutorial decisions. Collation and submission of TCC statistics and any other statistics required by the SOCA unit. Compulsory participation in public awareness campaigns as required by the SOCA unit. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Extensive prosecutorial or litigation experience with regard to common law of offences such as fraud, theft, forgery and uttering, commercial crimes and related matters. 

DUTIES :

• Study and guide the investigations in case dockets. Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents.
• Represent the State in all courts. Prepare a case for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments.
• Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews. Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the appropriate court.
• Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state. Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience in prosecution in Criminal and/or civil litigation. In depth and extensive knowledge of the law and management in respect of Sexual offences, Domestic Violence

DUTIES :

• Assist in prosecuting complex sexual offences in the Sexual Offences Court. Tracking, monitoring and facilitation of cases through the Criminal Justice System. Assist in managing the court rolls at specialist hybrid court for Thuthuzela Care Centre reported cases and other sexual offences. Secure the attendance of witnesses, investigating officers and accused in custody at court.
• Ensure a reduction of turnaround time in the finalisation of cases to nine (9) months as per unit’s strategy. Responsible for prosecutor guided investigators of Thuthuzela Care Centre reported cases and other related sexual offences matters. Help improve functional relationships. Constant follow up with the relevant stake holders. Help increase the conviction rate.
• Perform other duties and activities as requested by Provincial Manager or Head of Unit. Assist in the setting up of Thuthuzela Care Centre and maintain the functioning thereof. Supervise, train and develop relevant role players including prosecutors and police. Institute and conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the State.
• Perform any act incidental thereto and carry out the duties and functions assigned to the prosecutor under any act and/or Policy Manual. Study case dockets, make assessments thereof and decide on the institution prosecution.
• Prepare cases for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets, indictments and court documents. Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least four (4) 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 with minimum supervision. 

DUTIES :

• Study case dockets. Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheets and other documents and represent the State in all courts.
• 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 general administrative duties of the office.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.
• Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy, and Directives of the National Prosecuting Authority.