Senior State Advocate needed at National Prosecuting Authority

CENTRE :

• DPP: Pretoria Ref No: Recruit 2025/77 
• DPP: Mthatha Ref No: Recruit 2025/78 (Re-advert)  

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Decision making ability. Computer literacy and knowledge of programs in MS Office. 

DUTIES :

• Study 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 cases for court, including the acquisition 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.
• Attend to representations, prepare opinions and head of arguments and argue cases in 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 with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA. Mentor and coach junior staff and quality check their work. Participate in the performance assessment of staff being mentored.