SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

Job Overview

The National Prosecutions Service is hiring a Senior Public Prosecutor based in CPP: Ntuzuma (KwaDukuza) under reference RECRUIT 2026/303. The position offers a total cost package of R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum. Candidates must hold an LLB degree (or appropriate legal qualification for serving prosecutors) and have at least 8 years of post-qualification legal experience. Responsibilities include managing and supervising lower-level prosecutors, representing the State in court, training staff, and performing administrative duties in line with NPA policies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An LLB degree (For serving prosecutors seeking promotion, any appropriate legal qualification).
• At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience.
• Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Good management skills.
• Proficiency in prosecuting/litigation and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences.
• Able to draft charge sheets and complex court documents.
• Ability to act independently without constant supervision.
• Must have good administrative skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise allocation of work and management of performance for lower-level prosecutors including trainee Prosecutor.
• Train and guide Prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors and stakeholders in preparation of case dockets and deciding on the institution and conduct criminal proceedings.
• Represent the State in all courts.
• Present and assist prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors in presentation of state’s case court, lead and cross examination of witnesses and address court on inter alia conviction and the like.
• Attend to representations and complaints.
• Attend to instructions of the Chief Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions.
• Lead Prosecutors towards achieving strategic goals and operational targets set by NPA, DPP office and CPP.
• Perform all duties including administrative duties related thereto, in accordance with code of conduct, policy directives of NPA.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice.

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