REF NO: RECRUIT 2024/263
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum (Level 15), (Total cost package)
CENTRE : Head Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by the SAQA. Minimum 8 years’ experience on a
senior management level. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. A Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela Certificate) for entry into the
SMS obtained from the National School of Government (NSG). Knowledge and understanding
of the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, Public Service Act, Employment Equity Act, COIDA, PFMA
and Treasury Regulations. Experience and in-depth understanding of relevant government
policies, prescripts, and procedures. Experience in a legal environment will be an advantage.
Must be a South African citizen and able to obtain a Top-Secret Security clearance. Valid
driver’s licence. Skills, Competencies and Attributes: Strategic capabilities. Ability to
successfully mobilise financial resources. Ability to drive the organisation to a performance-
based culture. Proven mature leadership and management capabilities. Tactful diplomat and
excellent negotiator. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a team.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction to advance the achievement of the NPA’s mission, strategic
objectives, and targets. Deploy financial and all other resources to ensure allocation according
to the strategic direction and objectives of the NPA. Review activity reports and financials to
determine progress and status towards attainment of objectives and to revise where required.
Direct and guide towards the Planning, Development, and implementation of strategies for
service delivery improvements. Oversee operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and
cost-effective management of resources. Ensure effective and efficient governance and policy
framework for the NPA. Evaluate performance of various units and management structures for
compliance with established policies and objectives of the NPA. Represent the NPA at
parliamentary committees, meetings, and at any other forum as mandated by the NDPP and
the Director General. Represent the NPA at the DoJCD ExCo and ManCo meetings. Build a
culture and a team driven by performance.
ENQUIRIES : Shirley Magano Tel No: (012) 845 6087
APPLICATIONS : e mail Recruit2024263@npa.gov.za
NOTE : The post is created under the Public Service Act, 1994 as amended. The National Prosecuting
Authority (NPA) of South Africa was established in terms of Section 179 of the Constitution of
the Republic of South Africa, to institute and conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the State
and carry out any necessary functions incidental to instituting and conducting such criminal
proceedings. The NPA seeks to appoint an experienced and dynamic individual with high levels
of integrity, professionalism, accountability and credibility to support the Deputy National
Director of Public Prosecution: Strategy, Operations and Compliance (SOC) as the delegated
accounting officer. SOC leads the administration and support services for the NPA and is the
strategic business partner to the prosecution services. The NPA has embarked on an ambitious
five year strategy to rebuild the organisation to ensure that it is equipped to address the growing
challenges of crime. SOC is responsible for the implementation of the NPA’s strategy and the
DDG: Corporate Services will be required to provide strategic guidance, corporate management
and delegated accounting officer functions for the NPA in line with its approved structure, and
relevant delegations from the Director General (DG) of the Department of Justice and
Constitutional Development.
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.