SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR REF NO: RECRUIT 2024/29

National Prosecution Service
SALARY: R1 132 806 – R1 762 857 per annum (Level CM-1), (Full Cost Package)
CENTRE: CPP: Vaal Rand (Benoni)

REQUIREMENTS: Graduate in Law. For acting prosecutors seeking promotion, any appropriate legal qualification. At least eight (8) years of post-qualification legal experience. Five (5) years of experience in legal practice will be an added advantage. Demonstrated competence to act independently, professionally, responsibly, and with credibility. Good management skills. Manage, mentor, and train prosecutors. Competence to prosecute, direct investigations and give directions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offenses. Ability to draft chargesheets and complex court documents. Ability to act independently without constant supervision. Must have good administrative skills. Valid driving license.

DUTIES: Manage and oversee the assignment of work and performance management of lower-level prosecutors, including trainee prosecutors. Train and mentor prosecutors, including trainee prosecutors, and stakeholders in the preparation of files, decision-making on the institution, and conduct of criminal proceedings. Represent the State in all courts. Present and assist prosecutors, including trainee prosecutors, in presenting the State’s cases to the court, direct and cross-examine witnesses, and address the court on, inter alia, sentencing, and similar matters. Deal with representations and complaints. Deal with instructions from the Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Guide prosecutors toward the achievement of strategic goals and operational objectives set by the NPA, the DPP’s office, and the CPP. Perform all duties, including administrative duties related thereto, by the NPA Code of Conduct and Policy Directives. Promote partner integration, community engagement, and customer satisfaction with partners in criminal justice.

ENQUIRIES: Godfrey Ramakuela Tel: (012) 351 6808

APPLICATIONS: Email: Recruit202429@npa.gov.za