POST 39/13 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

SALARY : R1 501 617 per annum (Level 14), (Total cost package)

CENTRE : Cape Town Ref No: Recruit 2024/264

Durban Ref No: Recruit 2024/265

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least

ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Demonstrable

competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Admitted

Attorney and/or Advocate. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA

Act, 32 of 1998. Demonstrate experience in managing motion proceedings. Good advocacy and

legal drafting skills. Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Knowledge of Asset

Forfeiture law will be added advantage. Ability to act independently. Good interpersonal,

analytical, presentation and communication skills. Strong computer skills. Willing to travel and

able to work extended hours.

DUTIES : Undertake litigation and supervision of litigation. Representing the state in all courts. Conduct

civil litigation regarding all aspects of the freezing and forfeiture / confiscation of property /

assets derived from criminal activity. Draft applications. Prepare heads of arguments and

present cases in court. Train and provide mentorship and guidance to staff. Manage the regional

office.

ENQUIRIES : Lindie Swanepoel Tel No: (012) 845 6638

APPLICATIONS : Cape Town e mail Recruit2024264@npa.gov.za

Durban e mail Recruit2024265@npa.gov.za

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below.

CLOSING DATE : 11 November 2024

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.

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 e-mailed your application to enquire if your application has 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. 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-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.

ERRATUM: State Advocate (AFU: Polokwane) with Ref No: Recruit 2024/149 advertised in

Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 dated 23 August 2024 and Head Control Prosecutor 2 with

Ref No: Recruit 2024/259 CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) advertised in Public Service Vacancy

Circular 33 dated 13 September 2024 are hereby withdrawn.

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