POST 30/109 : STATE ADVOCATE
National Prosecutions Service
SALARY : R774 660 per annum (total cost package) to R1 285 149 per annum (total cost
package) (Level LP- 7 to LP-8)
CENTRE : DPP: Pretoria Ref No: Recruit 2022/287 (X2 Posts)
DPP: Cape Town Ref No: Recruit 2022/288
DPP: Mthatha Ref No: Recruit 2022/289 (X2 Posts)
DDPP: Port Elizabeth Ref No: Recruit 2022/400
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or any appropriate legal qualification for serving prosecutors. Right of
appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. At
least five years’ post qualification legal experience. Demonstrable competency
in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Well-
developed skills in legal research and legal drafting. Good knowledge of civil
and/or criminal procedure. Proficiency in prosecution, competency in guiding
investigations, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and
dealing with representations. Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution.
High level of proficiency in prosecuting and presenting/arguing cases in court.
Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and
statutory offences. Interpersonal skills. Written and verbal communication
skills. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
DUTIES : Study and guide the investigations in 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 a case for court,
including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and
indictments. Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine
witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study
appeal and reviews. Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of
arguments and argue cases in the 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. Promote partner integration,
community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners
in the criminal justice system.
ENQUIRIES : DPP: Pretoria Godfrey Ramakuela Tel No 012 351 6808
DPP: Cape Town Francios Brandt Tel No: 021 487 7144
DPP: Mthatha Tuli Sibindlana Tel No: 047 501 2669
DDPP: Port Elizabeth Andiswa Tengile Tel No: 012 842 1450
APPLICATIONS : DPP: Pretoria e mail
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DPP: Cape Town e mail
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DPP: Mthatha e mail
Re************@np*.za
DDPP: Port Elizabeth
Re************@np*.za
CLOSING DATE 29 August 2022