Are you a legal practitioner, investigator, or administrative professional seeking to build a meaningful career within South Africa’s justice system? The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has officially released its latest recruitment drive, announcing more than 40 vacant positions across multiple provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape.
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Finance/Public Administration/Management or relevant equivalent qualification.
Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for entry into the senior management service from the National School of Government).
At least five (5) years relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level.
2. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
3. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions – DPP: Pietermaritzburg (STU)
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
4. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions – Johannesburg (Palm Ridge)
Location: Gauteng
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
5. Senior State Advocate (TRC)
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight (8) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
6. Senior State Advocate
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight (8) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
7. Senior State Advocate – DDPP: Durban
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight (8) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
8. Senior State Advocate – DPP: Cape Town
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight (8) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
Five years’ experience in legal practice will be added advantage.
9. Senior State Advocate – Kimberley
Location: Northern Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation.
10. Senior Public Prosecutor
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience.
Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage.
11. Senior Public Prosecutor (Community Prosecution)
Location: Northern Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight (8) years post qualification litigation experience.
12. Senior Public Prosecutor (Community Prosecution) – DPP: Cape Town
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least eight (8) years post qualification litigation experience.
13. Senior Digital Forensic Analyst
Location: Gauteng
An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) / B-tech qualification in policing, law, forensics, computer science, data and physical science; software engineering or equivalent.
At least five(5) years’ experience of which three (3) years should be in a junior level in criminal and/or forensic investigations environment in a legal/investigative or financial environment.
14. Deputy Chief Protector
Location: Gauteng
An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Policing or equivalent.
Must have at least six (6) years’ experience in the field of the post.
Must have police, military, or correctional service basic training.
Must have successfully completed a VIP and/or Close Protection course.
15. Regional Court Control Prosecutor
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least six (6) years post qualification legal experience.
16. Head Control Prosecutor 3
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least six (6) years’ post qualification legal experience
17. State Advocate
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience.
18. State Advocate
Location: Northern Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience.
19. State Advocate DPP: Makhanda (Grahamstown)
Location: Eastern Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience.
20. State Advocate DPP: Cape Town
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience.
21. State Advocate DPP: Pretoria: Head office
Location: Gauteng
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience.
At least five (5) years in legal practice will be an added advantage.
22. Deputy Director: Records Management
Location: Gauteng
An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Archives/Records Management/ Library and information Science or equivalent qualification.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an Assistant Director level.
Five (5) years’ experience in the field of Electronics Records Management.
23. Deputy Director: Performance Information Management
Location: Free State
Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in management/social sciences or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the strategic planning/performance monitoring or relevant experience.
24. Deputy Director: SCM Risk and Performance Management
Location: Free State
Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in management/social sciences or equivalent.
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the strategic planning/performance monitoring or relevant experience.
25. Head Control Prosecutor
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least four (4) years’ post qualification legal experience.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
26. District Court Control Prosecutor
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience.
27. Regional Court Prosecutor
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience.
28. Regional Court Prosecutor DPP: Cape Town (OCC)
Location: Western Cape
An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience.
29. Financial Investigator
Location: Gauteng
An appropriate B Degree (NQF Level 7) or NQF level 6 recognised three (3) year Diploma, Advanced Certificate or equivalent in Forensic investigation, forensic Auditing, Criminal Investigation and Policing.
Minimum of three years’ experience financial investigation in a legal/investigative/financial environment in roles related to investigations, financial crime, financial analysis, forensic accounting or compliance.
Vocational training in Forensic Investigation, Forensic Auditing, Law or any other specialized financial investigation courses.
30. Assistant Director: Administration
Location: Gauteng
An appropriate B Degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Administration/ Business Management or equivalent.
Minimum of at least Three (3) years Supervisory experience in Administration within the executive office.
