ASPIRANT PROSECUTOR TRAINING

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 the selection of suitable
candidates

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response email addresses Applications: Vaal (Benoni) e mail: APTVAL26@npa.gov.za
Johannesburg e mail: APTJHB26@npa.gov.za
Randburg e mail: APTRAN26@npa.gon.za
Bloemfontein e mail: APTBFN26@npa.gov.za
Welkom e mail: APTWEL26@npa.gov.za
Ntuzuma e mail: APTNTU26@npa.gov.za
Kimberley e mail: APTKIM26@npa.gov.za
Klerksdorp e mail: APTKLE26@npa.gov.za
Mthatha e mail: APTMTH26@npa.gov.za
Bellville e mail: APTBEL26@npa.gov.za
Polokwane e mail: APTPLK26@npa.gov.za
West Rand (Protea) e mail: APTWRP26@npa.gov.za
Modimolle e mail: APTMOD26@npa.gov.za
Witbank (Evander) e mail: APTWIT26@npa.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 04 August 2025

NOTE : Applicants must submit applications on the most recent Z83 form, which can
be obtained on the website of any Public Service Department or on the DPSA
website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. The Z83 must be
accompanied by a comprehensive CV (describe details of previous legal
experience). Failure to submit applications in the prescribed manner, will result
in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents inclusive of a copy of Academic Record for final year LLB students
on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human
Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation
report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign
qualifications evaluated by SAQA. If a handwritten Z83 is submitted it must be
completed in BLOCK LETTERS. Where the Z83 is not completed as prescribed
your application will be disqualified. Applicants must apply to only one (1)
centre. Should an application be submitted to more than one (1) centre the
applicant will be disqualified from the process. All applications must reach the
NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be
accepted/processed. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
Applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic
Response Handling System. Applications submitted in any other way other
than the published e-mail address will be treated as invalid. Please do not
contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your application to enquire if
your application has been received. If you have not received an
acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, only then
may you contact the NPA through the enquiries person listed in the advert. The
NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from
us within six (6) months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to
a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be
provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken
on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants
may be accessed as part of the verification process. Applicants are advised
that as from 1 January 2021 a new Z83 application form is in use. The new
application for employment form (Z83) can be downloaded at
www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be
received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not
be considered. NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the
NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs

POST 25/50 : ASPIRANT PROSECUTOR TRAINING

National Prosecutions Service
(12 months training program)

SALARY : R252 855 – R292 596 per annum (LP-1 to LP-2)

CENTRE : Aspirants are to be appointed
Vaal (Benoni) Ref No: APTVAL26
Johannesburg Ref No: APTJHB26
Randburg Ref No: APTRAN26
Bloemfontein Ref No: APTBFN26
Welkom Ref No: APTWEL26
Ntuzuma Ref No: APTNTU26
Kimberley Ref No: APTKIM26
Klerksdorp Ref No: APTKLE26
Mthatha Ref No: APTMTH26
Bellville Ref No: APTBEL26
Polokwane Ref No: APTPLK26
West Rand (Protea) Ref No: APTWRP26
Modimolle Ref No: APTMOD26
Witbank (Evander) Ref No: APTWIT26

REQUIREMENTS : Complete LLB degree or equivalent foreign qualification supported by proof of
accreditation of qualifications from SAQA. Final year LLB students may apply,
provided that the LLB degree will be completed before the start date of the
programme. Preference will be given to applicants who have not participated
in any form of Practical Vocational Training for legal practitioners. Permanent
employees of the Department (DOJ&CD) and the NPA meeting the
requirements may also apply. Applicants must be South African. Demonstrable
competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with
Credibility.

DUTIES : Successful candidates once appointed will undergo a 12-month training
programme. There will be formal assessments throughout the 12 months of the
training programme. All activities and assessments must be completed.
Continuous assessment will be conducted to determine competency for
appointment as a prosecutor. Conditions: When carrying out their duties,
Prosecutors are always required to comply with the Code of Conduct and
observe Policy Directives as determined and issued by the National Director of
Public Prosecutions. A written contract between the National Prosecuting
Authority and the Aspirant Prosecutor outlining the conditions of service shall
be entered into and such a contract will be valid and binding between the
parties. An entry examination will be written which will form part of the selection
process and only candidates successful in the examination based on the
criteria decided will be allowed to the next level of the selection process.
Aspirant Prosecutors who successfully completed the programme may not be
placed permanently or on contract as District Court Prosecutors within the
centre/cluster or division where they were trained. Placement is at the
discretion of the NPA at any office in the country. Where an offer of permanent
placement against a vacant post is made after the training and is declined, it
will be regarded as a termination of contract employment.

ENQUIRIES : Pfanani Malova Tel No: (012) 845 6953
Gija Maswanganyi Tel No: (012) 845 6944
Sharon Ntseo Tel No: (012) 845 6664

NOTE : It is anticipated that the program will commence on 1 March 2026. All
successful candidates must be available to accept the offer to commence with
the training programme at the start of the programme. No request to start later
than the commencement date will be entertained. A maximum of 100 Aspirants
will be appointed. An updated entry examination study guide is available on the
NPA Website

We wish you all the best with your applications