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.
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below.
CLOSING DATE : 17 February 2025
POST 04/33 : DISTRICT COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR
National Prosecutions Service
SALARY : R597 753 - R1 374 714 per annum (Level SU-1 to SU-2), (excluding benefits), (total cost
package)
CENTRE : CPP: Kimberley (Galeshewe) Ref No: Recruit 2025/20
CPP Upington Ref No: Recruit 2025/21
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 : Nicholas Mogongwa Tel No: (053) 807 4539
APPLICATIONS : CPP: Kimberley (Galeshewe) e mail Recruit202520@npa.gov.za
CPP: Upington e mail Recruit202521@npa.gov.za
POST 04/34 : HEAD CONTROL PROSECUTOR 2 REF NO: RECRUIT 2025/22
National Prosecutions Service
SALARY : R597 753 - R1 374 714 per annum (Level SU-1 to SU-2), (excluding benefits), (total cost
package)
CENTRE : CPP: Kimberley (Barkley West)
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. 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 inter-alia,
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 : Nicholas Mogongwa Tel No: (053) 807 4539
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit202522@npa.gov.za
POST 04/35 : REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR
National Prosecutions Service
SALARY : R597 753 - R1 374 714 per annum (Level LP-5 to LP-6), (excluding benefits), (total cost package)
CENTRE : CPP: Mmabatho (Molopo) Ref No: Recruit 2025/23
CPP: Queenstown Ref No: Recruit 2025/24
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 the 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: Mmabatho (Molopo) Flora Kalakgosi Tel No: (018) 381 9041
CPP: Queenstown Pumza Magaxa Tel No: (046) 602 3000
APPLICATIONS : CPP: Mmabatho (Molopo) e mail Recruit202523@npa.gov.za
CPP: Queenstown e mail Recruit202524@npa.gov.za
NOTE : Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents 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 (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Handwritten Z83 must be completed in Block Letters. If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will not be accepted. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six 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. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form 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. NB: All employees considered for appointment to the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption will be subject to a lifestyle audit and integrity vetting.
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