State Advocate

Overview

Study case dockets, make assessments thereof and decide on the institution of prosecution. Deal with any representations.

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 re levant criminal court work experience in advocacy and drafting
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
• Well -developed skills in legal research
• Good interpersonal, analytical, organizational and c ommunication skills
• General computer literacy required
• Excellent administrative skills
• Extensive prosecutorial/litigation experience with regard to common law offences such as fraud, theft, forgery and uttering, commercial crimes and related matters
• Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigations in complex or more difficult matters, including commercial matters
• Drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents, dealing with representations and conducting motion proceedings
• The ability to mentor and train prosecutors and stakeholders Ability to act independently without supervision and manage court and case flow management independently
• Required to travel to courts across the province to prosecute tax cases as and when required
• Valid driver’ s licence

Responsibilities

• 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 ac quisition 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 keeping proper records, statistics, and reports
• Assist in high profile tax matters or matters where an increased risk element is present
• Manage any portfolio assigned by the Deputy Director managing the STU
• Consult on a regular basis with all the relevant stakeholders, including SARS officials
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in criminal justice system

How to apply

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