STATE ADVOCATE National Prosecutions Services

Job Overview

The National Prosecuting Services seeks State Advocates based in Mmabatho (Ref No: Recruit 2026/331) and Kimberley (Ref No: Recruit 2026/332) with a salary range of R970 221 - R1 600 893 per annum. Requirements include an LLB, right of appearance under section 25(2) of the NPA Act, and at least 5 years of post-qualification legal experience. Responsibilities involve guiding investigations, drafting charge sheets, and representing the State in court.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An LLB degree, or any appropriate legal qualification for serving prosecutors seeking promotion.
• 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, accountably 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 investigations, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and dealing with representations.
• Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution.
• High level of proficiency in prosecuting and presenting/arguing cases in court.
• Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences.
• Interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Key Duties & 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 acquisition of additional evidence.
• Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross-examine witnesses, and address the court on 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 applications 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.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.

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