Jobs Available at National Prosecuting Authority

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in ethics, integrity and corruption or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience at middle/ senior managerial level in an ethics management, integrity environment.
• Certification as an Ethics Officer will be an added advantage. Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for entry into the senior management service from the National School of Government). 

DUTIES :

• Manage the development, implementation and review of ethics management and conflict of interest strategy that prevents and deters unethical conduct and acts of corruption. Report on the compliance of ethics, conflict of interest and provide advice on departmental ethical matters.
• Manage and identify ethics and conflict of interest as part of the departments’ system of risk management.
• Manage and implement the financial disclosure framework including lifestyle review. Manage the development and implementation of ethics and integrity related advocacy and awareness programmes. Manage the development, implementation and review of the ethics management policies, procedures and practices.
• Manage all appropriate stakeholders’ relations within and outside the NPA on ethics and corruption related matters. Management of directorate performance, human resource and budget in compliance with PFMA and relevant regulatory framework. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Finance or equivalent. Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for entry into the senior management service from the National School of Government).
• At least five (5) years relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level in Finance/ Auditing/ Legal / Forensics or any related field. Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. 

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic direction and guidance on the management of Asset Forfeiture Unit.
• Ensure that there is strategic process to manage and dispose assets. Provide direction and guidance on the effective enforcement-related issues.
• Build, foster and manage stakeholder relations.
• Manage the financial and operational administration of Estates under freezing orders. Manage staff and performance in the Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Strategy Management/ Public Management or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience at middle/ senior managerial level within performance information management, monitoring and evaluation or a strategy management environment.
• Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for entry into the senior management service from the National School of Government).

DUTIES :

• Develop and implement the performance information management systems and coordinate M&E activities. Monitor and coordinate quarterly performance reporting of the department. Coordinate the preparation of various reports and ensure final documents are approved for submission to the Executive Authority and various oversight structures.
• Support production of the Annual Performance Plan, Medium Term Strategic Framework, Estimates of National Expenditure, Adjustment of Estimates of National Expenditure. Support provision of information for the drafting of various ad-hoc progress reporting documents.
• Provide monitoring and evaluation technical support to internal NPA sub-programmes and business units and divisions. Strengthen collaboration with other National Departments and external partners on monitoring and evaluation issues. Manage and respond to audit queries in relation to performance of the NPA.
• Review the implementation of the Directorates’ Operational Plan and monitor performance of personnel under their supervision. Manage the training of stakeholders to improve reporting and to ensure data integrity and reliability. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least eight (8) years post-qualification legal experience. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.

DUTIES :

• Manage and supervise allocation of work and management of performance for lower level prosecutors including trainee Prosecutor. Train and guide Prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors and stakeholders in preparation of case dockets and deciding on the institution and conduct criminal proceedings. Represent the State in all courts.
• Present and assist prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors in presentation of state’s case court, lead and cross examination of witnesses and address court on inter alia conviction and the like. Attend to representations and complaints. Attend to instructions of the Chief Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
• Lead Prosecutors towards achieving strategic goals and operational targets set by NPA, DPP office and CPP. Perform all duties including administrative duties related thereto, in accordance with code of conduct, policy directives of NPA. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least eight (8) years post qualification litigation experience.

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 (8) years post qualification legal 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.
• Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage. Ability to act independently without supervision.

DUTIES :

• Stakeholder engagement and decision making.
• Prosecutor led investigations (PLI). Prosecution preparations.
• Court work. Operations management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least eight (8) years post qualification legal 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.
• Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Study 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 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.
• Attend to representations, prepare opinions and head of arguments and argue cases in 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. Mentor and coach junior staff and quality check their work. Participate in the performance assessment of staff being mentored. 

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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.
• At least five (5) years relevant criminal court work experience in advocacy and drafting.
• Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.

DUTIES :

• Study case dockets, make assessments thereof and decide on the institution of prosecution. Deal with any representations. Guide investigations in complex or more difficult tax matters, including commercial matters.
• 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. Manage court and case flow management of cases independently. Study and deal with appeals and reviews.
• Prepare opinions and heads of argument for complex matters and argue cases in the appropriate court. Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and general conduct prosecutions on behalf of the state. 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 independently without supervision and manage court and case flow management independently.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least five years post qualification legal experience.
• 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.
• Admitted as an Attorney in terms of the Attorney Act 53 of 1979.

DUTIES :

• Act as Attorney for the Asset Forfeiture Unit. Execute tasks that by law must be performed by Attorneys.
• Attend to diverse types of civil litigation in the High Court, Magistrate Courts as well as appeals from these courts, including appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
• Deal with constitutional issues, including litigation in the Constitutional Court. Draft and / or settle all types of agreements render legal opinions, draft and move applications.
• Attend to queries from curators on litigation of Asset Forfeiture matters. Collect all taxed bills of all costs in favour of the state. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent qualification.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in Project Management on Assistant Director level.

DUTIES :

• Implement and maintain Investigating Directorate Against Directorate projects. Develop project plans: scope, goal, required resources, and budget. Develop the project methodology and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Guide and perform strategic analysis for the projects. Organise and manage all phases of the projects to ensure timeous completion. Identify risks and action mitigation plans.
• Meet deliverables and record work executed. Prepare proposals and conduct meetings with all stakeholders to facilitate selection of project services and conduct.
• Plan and oversee the dissemination of project communications. Liaise with all project stakeholders. Ensure that the administration of projects are kept updated. Draft expenditure reports on BAS.
• Compile minutes and action logs for project meetings. Track and provide weekly project status reports and compile monthly reports. Maintain project files on SharePoint and hard copy. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in policing and/or criminal investigation related.
• At least ten (10) years criminal investigation experience with five (5) years’ operational management experience.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. 

DUTIES :

• Provide strategic planning and implementation of criminal investigations.
• Coordinate and manage stakeholder relations in relation to criminal investigations.
• Ensure the conducting of criminal investigations within the allocated responsibilities of the investigations group.
• Manage national criminal investigative projects and administrative functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6). Certificate in Strategic Management or Operations Management from an accredited institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Minimum 5 years’ experience in the strategic, business or performance monitoring.
• An ability to effectively and timely coordinate the submission of all organisational performance information reports on a regional level.

DUTIES :

• Manage business unit and regional performance information.
• Facilitate operational planning sessions and regional review sessions. Monitoring and evaluation of the business unit and regional performance plans.
• Monitoring of the execution of the regional operational plans. Collation, analysis and interpretation of organisational performance information.
• Keep up to date with compliance requirements and best practice in the field of performance information management. Risk management. 

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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. 

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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in the following: Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing, Criminal Investigation or equivalent. At least three (3) years financial investigation or related experience.

DUTIES :

• Conduct financial investigation assessment. Conduct case planning.
• Undertake stakeholder engagement.
• Provide administrative support services with regard to case management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 and secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in rendering support to senior management.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. General computer literacy

DUTIES :

• Provide secretarial, administration support (including answering telephone and handling of diary to the senior managers). Manage and coordinate the diary and appointments. Provide hospitality services to all guests visiting.
• Render an office support and administration functions, filing system and pending system. Keep record of all incoming and outgoing documentation on a daily basis.
• Make travel and logistical arrangements for meetings and events. Prepare travelling documentation and coordinate bookings. Set up schedules for meetings and events.
• Taking minutes during meetings and prepare same for signature in advance. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Basic numeracy skills. Knowledge of Financial Accounting dealing with processing suppliers’ payments and employee’s allowances such as cell phone and Subsistence & Travel. 

DUTIES :

• Provide support to financial accounting. Manage payments register and check invoices for correctness.
• Process and capture suppliers’ payments including S&T and Cell phone claims. Scanning and filing of all suppliers’ payments.
• Filing of financial documents including S&T and Cell phone claims. Track suppliers’ payments on tracking system.
• Provide support to auditors and other business units. Attend to general payment queries.