POST 39/19 : CHIEF PROSECUTOR

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

CENTRE : CPP: Klerksdorp – Recruit 2024/273

CPP: Odi – Recruit 2024/274

CPP: Mitchell’s Plain – Recruit 2024/275

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

ten years post qualification legal experience. Demonstrable competency in acting

Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Organizational and leadership

skills. Ability to think strategically and innovatively. Ability to manage the performance of the

Cluster. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. General computer literacy and

knowledge of programs in Microsoft Office. Decision making ability. A valid driver’s license is a

requirement.

DUTIES : Manage the performance of the NPA personnel in the lower courts, aligning such performance

to the strategic plans of the NPA. Manage and oversee resources of the cluster and align them

to the objectives of the NPA. Manage, train and guide Prosecutors and stakeholders in respect

of all litigations in the cluster. Study, decide and recommend on budget and expenditure in line

with the decision of NPA Administration and NPS. Manage the institution of/and conduct criminal

proceedings on behalf of the State, in any court, including drawing up charge sheets and

indictments, interviewing prospective witnesses and examining and cross examining witnesses

as well as presenting arguments in court. Promote partner integration, community involvement

and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Compile

reports and enter into correspondence on matters and activities pertaining to the cluster. Map

out and implement strategic interventions for the cluster to guide prosecutors towards achieving

strategic objectives. Check and ensure that a high standard of professional work is being carried

out.

ENQUIRIES : CPP: Klerksdorp & CPP Odi Flora Kalakgosi Tel No: (018) 381 9041

CPP: Mitchell’s Plain Sonwabiso Mkwakwi Tel No: (021) 487 7234

APPLICATIONS : CPP: Klerksdorp e mail: Recruit2024273@npa.gov.za

CPP Odi e mail: Recruit2024274@npa.gov.za

CPP: Mitchell’s Plain e mail: Recruit2024275@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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