REF NO: RECRUIT 2024/282 (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R1 132 806 – R1 762 857 per annum (LP-9), (Total cost package)
CENTRE : DPP: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least
eight (8) years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Demonstrable
competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Right of
appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Five (5) years’
experience in legal practice will be an added advantage. Strong interpersonal and
communication skills. Decision making ability. Computer literacy and knowledge of programs in
MS Office.
DUTIES : Study 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 cases
for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets, indictments
and court documents. Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses,
address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence. Attend to representations, prepare
opinions and head of arguments and argue cases in appropriate court. Appear in court in motion
application 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. Mentor and coach junior staff and quality check their work. Participate in
the performance assessment of staff being mentored.
ENQUIRIES : Lemmer Ludwick Tel No: (051) 410 6001
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2024282@npa.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails stated below.
CLOSING DATE : 11 November 2024
NO
TE : 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.