NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY

The NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities will be given preference and are
encouraged to apply. In the filling of vacancies, the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa,1996, and in particular the Employment Equity Act,1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and
the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022-2026, will take highest preference in selection of suitable
candidates.

POST 45/102 : REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR

National Prosecutions Service

SALARY : R597 753. per annum (Excluding Benefits) to R1 374 714.per annum (Total
Cost Package) (Level LP-5 to LP-6)

CENTRE : CPP: Welkom (Virginia) – Recruit 2024/296
CPP: Butterworth (Sterkspruit) – Recruit 2024/297 (Re-advert)
CPP: Butterworth (Elliot) Recruit 2024/298

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. Proficiency in prosecuting.
Experience in guiding investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory
offences in regional court. Good interpersonal skills. Good analytical skills.
Good presentation skills. Good project management skills. Valid driver’s
licence.

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.

ENQUIRIES : CPP: Welkom (Virginia) Lemmer Ludwick Tel No: 051 410 6001
CPP: Butterworth (Sterkspruit) & CPP: Butterworth (Elliot) Ziyanda Mtwazi 046
602 3000
APPLICATIONS : CPP: Welkom (Virginia) e mail Recruit2024296@npa.gov.za
CPP: Butterworth (Sterkspruit) e mail Recruit2024297@npa.gov.za
CPP: Butterworth (Elliot) e mail Recruit2024298@npa.gov.za

POST 45/101 : HEAD CONTROL PROSECUTOR 2 RECRUIT 2024/295

National Prosecutions Service

SALARY : R597 753. per annum (Excluding Benefits) to R1 374 714.per annum (Total
Cost Package) (Level SU-1 to SU-2)
CENTRE : CPP: Witbank (Balfour)

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal
qualification. At least four years’ post qualification legal experience.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding
investigation and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult
common law and statutory offences in the lower courts. Proficiently drafting
complex charge sheets and other complex court documents. Must be able to
act independently without constant supervision and manage court and case
flow independently. Good management and administrative skills. General
computer literacy with excellent knowledge of Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel ad
Outlook. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to
identify and handle confidential matters. Knowledge of relevant legislations,
policies, prescripts and procedures applicable in the public sector

DUTIES : Manage, train, and give guidance to prosecutors. Study case dockets, decide
on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Maintenance matters
and inquest of a general and more advanced nature in the Regional Court 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 interalia, 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 National Prosecuting Authority.
Assist the Senior Public Prosecutor with the performance assessment of staff.
Manage, control and attend to the administration of the office of the District
Court. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer
satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice.

ENQUIRIES : Tebogo Mashile Tel No: 013 045 0686
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2024295@npa.gov.za

POST 45/100 : DISTRICT COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR RECRUIT 2024/294

National Prosecutions Service

SALARY : R597 753.per annum (Excluding Benefits) to R1 374 714.per annum (Total
Cost Package) (Level SU-1 to SU-2)

CENTRE : CPP: George (Thembalethu)

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. Good management skills. Proficiency in
prosecuting, guiding investigations and giving instructions in reasonably
complex or more difficult common law and statutory offenses in the District
Court. Ability to draft charge sheets and complex court documents. Good
administration skills. Good management skills. Organisational skills. Ability to
work independently.

DUTIES : Manage, train and give guidance to Prosecutors. Study court dockets and
decide on the institution of and conduct criminal, proceedings of a general and
more advanced nature in both District and Regional Court. Prepare cases for
court and draft charge sheets and other proceedings for the court. Present and
assist Prosecutors to present the State’s case in court, to lead witness, crossexamine and address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence and in
general conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State. Perform all duties related
thereof in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy and Directives of the
National Prosecuting Authority. 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 justice system.

ENQUIRIES : Thuso Damane Tel No: 021 487 7129
APPLICATIONS : e-mail Recruit2024294@npa.gov.za

POST 45/99 : STATE ADVOCATE (ATTORNEY) RECRUIT 2024/293

Asset Forfeiture Unit

SALARY : R884 268.per annum (Total Cost Package) to R1 459 071.per annum (Total
Cost Package) (Level LP- 7 to LP-8)
CENTRE : East London

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. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, presentation
and communication skills. Strong computer skills (Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and
PowerPoint). Professionalism and able to act independently. Willingness to
travel and work extended hours. Excellent communication and administrative
skills, as well as literacy and numeracy skills in so far as being able to
understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance. Ability to
conduct legal research. Valid driver’s license.

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.

ENQUIRIES : Lindie Swanepoel Tel No: 012 845 6638
APPLICATIONS : e-mail Recruit2024293@npa.gov.za

POST 45/98 : SENIOR STATE ADVOCATE RECRUIT 2024/299 (2 POSTS)

(Re-Advert)
National Prosecutions Services

SALARY : R1 132 806.per annum (Total Cost Package) – R1 762 857.per annum (Total
cost package) (LP-9)

CENTRE : DPP: Cape Town

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. Five(5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an
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. Strong interpersonal
and communication skills. Decision making ability. Computer literacy and
knowledge of programs in MS Office.

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.

ENQUIRIES : Phyllis Lujabe Tel No: 021 487 7281
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2024299@npa.gov.za

All the best with your applications