Recruitment of Court Prosecutors post by NPA for skilled LLB graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Mar 14
- 6 min read
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 : 01 April 2025
POST 10/24 : 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: Odi (Rustenburg) Ref No: Recruit 2025/89
CPP: Odi (Mogwase) Ref No: Recruit 2025/90
CPP: Mthatha Ref No: Recruit 2025/91
CPP: Mthatha (Bizana) Ref No: Recruit 2025/ 105
CPP: Mthatha (Bityi) Ref No: Recruit 2025/106
CPP: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: Recruit 2025/92
CPP: Polokwane (Lenyenye) Ref No: Recruit 2025/93
CPP: Modimolle Ref No: Recruit 2025/94
CPP: Polokwane Ref No: Recruit 2025/95
CPP: Polokwane(Tzaneen) Ref No: Recruit 2025/96
CPP: Port Shepstone (Ixopo) Ref No: Recruit 2025/97
CPP: Port Shepstone (Kokstad) Ref No: Recruit 2025/98
CPP: Ntuzuma (Verulam) Ref No: Recruit 2025/99
CPP: Ntuzuma (Pinetown) Ref No: Recruit 2025/100
CPP: Durban Ref No: Recruit 2025/101
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: Odi (Rustenburg) & CPP: Odi (Mogwase) Flora Kalakgosi Tel No:
(018) 381 9041
CPP: Mthatha; CPP: Mthatha (Bizana) & CPP: Mthatha (Bityi) Tulisa
Sindlana Tel No: (047) 501 2669
CPP: Pietermaritzburg, Thabsile Radebe Tel No: (033) 392 8753
CPP: Polokwane (Lenyenye); CPP: Polokwane; CPP: Polokwane
(Tzaneen) & CPP: Modimolle, Thuba Thubakgale Tel No: (015) 045 0285
CPP: Port Shepstone (Ixopo); CPP: Port Shepstone (Kokstad); CPP:
Ntuzuma (Verulam); CPP: Ntuzuma (Pinetown) & CPP: Durban
Phiwayinkosi Nhlengethwa Tel No: (031) 334 5003
APPLICATIONS : CPP: Odi (Rustenburg) e-mail:Recruit202589@npa.gov.za
CPP: Odi (Mogwase) e-mail: Recruit202590@npa.gov.za
CPP: Mthatha e-mail: Recruit202591@npa.gov.za
CPP: Pietermaritzburg e-mail:Recruit202592@npa.gov.za
CPP: Polokwane (Lenyenye) e-mail:Recruit202593@npa.gov.za
CPP: Modimolle e-mail:Recruit202594@npa.gov.za
CPP: Polokwane e-mail:Recruit202595@npa.gov.za
CPP: Polokwane(Tzaneen) e-mail:Recruit202596@npa.gov.za
CPP: Port Shepstone (Ixopo) e-mail:Recruit202597@npa.gov.za
CPP: Port Shepstone (Kokstad) e-mail:Recruit202598@npa.gov.za
CPP: Ntuzuma (Verulam) e-mail:Recruit202599@npa.gov.za
CPP: Ntuzuma (Pinetown) e-mail:Recruit2025100@npa.gov.za
CPP: Durban e-mail:Recruit2025101@npa.gov.za
CPP: Mthatha (Bizana) e-mail:Recruit2025105@npa.gov.za
CPP: Mthatha (Bityi) e-mail:Recruit2025106@npa.gov.za
POST 10/25 : 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: Mthatha (Ntabankulu) Ref No: Recruit 2025/102 (Re-advert)
CPP: East London Ref No: Recruit 2025/103
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, cross-examine 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 : CPP: Mthatha (Ntabankulu) Tulisa Sibindlana Tel No: (047) 501 2669
CPP: East London Talita Raga Tel No: (040) 608 6800
APPLICATIONS : CPP: Mthatha (Ntabankulu) e-mail: Recruit2025102@npa.gov.za
CPP: East London e-mail: Recruit2025103@npa.gov.za
POST 10/26 : HEAD CONTROL PROSECUTOR 2 REF NO: RECRUIT 2025/104
National Prosecutions Service
Re-advert
SALARY : R597 753 - R1 374 714 per annum (Level SU-1 to SU-2), (excluding
benefits), (Total cost package)
CENTRE : CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala)
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 : Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2025104@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 emailed 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.
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