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State Advocate

NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY

Pretoria, Gauteng Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 16 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number RECRUIT 2026/353
DPSA post POST39/94
Company / organisation NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY
Salary R970 221 – R1 600 893 p.a. (Level LP – 7 to LP – 8), (Total cost package)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 16 Nov 2026

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Overview

Study and guide the investigations in case dockets. Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.

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
  • Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
  • Well -developed skills in legal research and legal drafting
  • Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure
  • Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigati ons, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and dealing with representations
  • Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution
  • High level of proficiency in prosecuting/litigation and presenting/arguing cases in court
  • Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

  • Study and guide the investigations in 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 a case for court, including the acquis ition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments
  • Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews
  • Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the 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 wi th the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA
  • Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system

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e mail: [email protected]

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Lerato Rakale Tel No: (012) 351 6756

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