Reference No: RECRUIT 2026/01
Employer: National Prosecuting Service (NPS)
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Salary: R1 563 183 per annum (Level 14 – Total Cost to Employer)
Centre: Pretoria – Head Office
Requirements
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An LLB degree. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion, any appropriate legal qualification will be considered.
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A minimum of ten (10) years’ post-qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation.
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Proven knowledge and experience in strategic and operational management.
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Demonstrated ability to act independently, professionally, accountably and with credibility.
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Admission as an Attorney and/or Advocate will be an added advantage.
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Strong advocacy and legal drafting skills.
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Extensive knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure.
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Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
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Experience or knowledge of TRC matters and related legislation will be an added advantage.
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High-level proficiency in prosecuting and presenting cases in court.
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Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Strong administrative skills and the ability to work under pressure, including long working hours.
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An overall understanding of the work of all NPS units will be an added advantage.
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Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, presentation and communication skills.
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General management and computer literacy skills.
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A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
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Manage the portfolio assigned by the Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (DNDPP) or supervisor.
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Manage, train and guide Advocates, Prosecutors, dedicated TRC investigators and stakeholders in all TRC matters, including complex and high-profile cases, in the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court.
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Study and consider TRC recommendations, including relevant volumes of the TRC Final Report, related articles, video recordings, exhibits and documents presented during TRC hearings, inquests and trial proceedings.
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Investigate and prosecute cases and manage all allocated TRC matters.
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Draft documentation relating to access to crime scenes, court records, documents and exhibits held by other departments, universities, non-governmental organisations and other relevant institutions.
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Conduct legal research; prepare reports; draft legal opinions, policies, legislation and legal documents; and attend to representations and complaints arising from TRC matters.
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Make legal decisions in accordance with applicable legislation, NPA policies and directives.
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Assist with the preparation of charge sheets and indictments where applicable.
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Engage and cooperate with all relevant stakeholders and colleagues on TRC-related matters.
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Represent the NPA in stakeholder engagements and projects.
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Monitor, analyse and report on performance information and statistics.
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Lead strategic planning initiatives and guide staff towards achieving strategic objectives.
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Manage staff development, performance management and assessments.
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Ensure the maintenance of high professional standards.
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Assist with the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans.
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Perform other ad hoc duties as required by the DNDPP and/or supervisor.
Enquiries:
Gija Maswanganyi
Tel: (012) 845 6944
Applications:
Email applications to: Recruit202601@npa.gov.za