The National Prosecutions Service is seeking qualified Regional Court Prosecutors across multiple locations in South Africa. This opportunity offers competitive salaries ranging from R597,753 to R1,374,714 per annum and requires candidates with an LLB, legal experience, and strong prosecutorial skills.
REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR National Prosecutions Service
SALARY: R597 753 – R1 374 714 per annum (Level LP-5 to LP-6), (excluding benefits), (Total cost package)
CENTRE: CPP: Odi (Rustenburg) Ref No: Recruit 2025/89 CPP: Odi (Mogwase) Ref No: Recruit 2025/90 CPP: Mthatha Ref No: Recruit 2025/91 CPP: Mthatha (Bizana) Ref No: Recruit 2025/ 105 CPP: Mthatha (Bityi) Ref No: Recruit 2025/106 CPP: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: Recruit 2025/92 23 CPP: Polokwane (Lenyenye) Ref No: Recruit 2025/93 CPP: Modimolle Ref No: Recruit 2025/94 CPP: Polokwane Ref No: Recruit 2025/95 CPP: Polokwane(Tzaneen) Ref No: Recruit 2025/96 CPP: Port Shepstone (Ixopo) Ref No: Recruit 2025/97 CPP: Port Shepstone (Kokstad) Ref No: Recruit 2025/98 CPP: Ntuzuma (Verulam) Ref No: Recruit 2025/99 CPP: Ntuzuma (Pinetown) Ref No: Recruit 2025/100 CPP: Durban Ref No: Recruit 2025/101
CLOSING DATE: 01 April 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An LLB.
- For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
- At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- The incumbent must have the ability to act independently or with minimum supervision.
- Proficiency in prosecuting.
- Experience in guiding investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences in Regional court.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good project management skills.
- Valid driver’s licence..
DUTIES:
- Study case dockets.
- Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.
- Draft charge sheets and other documents and represent the State in all courts.
- Lead witnesses, cross-examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the state.
- Perform general administrative duties of the office.
- Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.
- Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy, and Directives of the National Prosecuting Authority..
ENQUIRIES: CPP: Odi (Rustenburg) & CPP: Odi (Mogwase) Flora Kalakgosi Tel No: (018) 381 9041 CPP: Mthatha; CPP: Mthatha (Bizana) & CPP: Mthatha (Bityi) Tulisa Sindlana Tel No: (047) 501 2669 CPP: Pietermaritzburg, Thabsile Radebe Tel No: (033) 392 8753 CPP: Polokwane (Lenyenye); CPP: Polokwane; CPP: Polokwane (Tzaneen) & CPP: Modimolle, Thuba Thubakgale Tel No: (015) 045 0285 CPP: Port Shepstone (Ixopo); CPP: Port Shepstone (Kokstad); CPP: Ntuzuma (Verulam); CPP: Ntuzuma (Pinetown) & CPP: Durban Phiwayinkosi Nhlengethwa Tel No: (031) 334 5003
APPLICATIONS:
All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below..
NOTE:
Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information).
Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted).
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted).
Handwritten Z83 must be completed in BLOCK LETTERS.
If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will not be accepted.
All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
No late applications will be accepted/processed.
Documents should not be password protected and ZIP files will be blocked.
The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
No late applications will be accepted/processed.
The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications.
Please DO NOT contact the NPA directly after you have emailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received.
If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA.
The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position.
If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential.
Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance.
Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview.
The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process.
A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment).
NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement.
This is a Public Service specific training programme.
The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS.
The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- 16 programme/..Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use.
The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies.
From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.
NB: Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs.
NB: All employees considered for appointment to the Investigating Directorate Ag.
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