SALARY : R1 501 617 per annum (Level 14), (Total cost package)
CENTRE : DDPP: Port Elizabeth Ref No: Recruit 2024/267
DPP: Mpumalanga (Governance) Ref No: Recruit 2024/268
DPP: Grahamstown (Bhisho) Ref No: Recruit 2024/269
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least
ten years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Demonstrable
competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Admission as an Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Good advocacy and legal
drafting skills. Knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Right of appearance as
contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Good interpersonal, analytical,
presentation and communication skills. Computer skills. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Manage the portfolio assigned by the Director. Manage, train and guide Advocates, Prosecutors
and stakeholders in respect of all matters, including complex / high profile matters, in the high
court, the highest court of appeal and the constitutional court. Investigate and prosecute cases.
Provide legal oversight and guidance in investigation projects and legal casework. Study case
dockets and other documents relating to corruption matters, criminal matters, make and review
decisions with regard to the institution of criminal proceedings. Prepare cases for court including
the acquisition of additional evidence and drafting charge sheets, indictments and other court documents. Present the state’s case in court, including examination and cross-examination of
witnesses and addressing the court on conviction and sentence. Study appeals and reviews,
prepare opinions and heads of argument and argue cases in the appropriate court. Appear in
motion applications pertaining to criminal matters. Map out strategic planning for the division
and lead staff members towards achieving the strategic objectives. Oversee resources and align
them to strategic objectives. Development, performance management and assessment of staff
members. Deal with representations and complaints. Ensure that a high standard of
professional work is being carried out. Promote partner integration, community involvement and
customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.
ENQUIRIES : DDPP: Port Elizabeth & DPP: Grahamstown (Bhisho) Anthony Bean Tel No: (046) 602 3041
DPP: Mpumalanga Sello Dibakoane Tel No: (013) 045 0622
APPLICATIONS : DDPP: Port Elizabeth e mail Recruit2024267@npa.gov.za
DPP: Mpumalanga e mail Recruit2024268@npa.gov.za
DPP: Grahamstown (Bhisho) e mail Recruit2024269@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.