DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COURT PREPARATION

National Prosecuting Authority

National Prosecutions Service

Reference number: RECRUIT 2026/226
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (MMS Level 12), (Total cost package)
Centre: DPP: Mpumalanga
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Social Work or equivalent. At least three (3) years managerial working experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good administration skills. People management and empowerment. Strategic capability and leadership. Planning and prioritising skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Problem solving and Decision Making. Valid driver’s license.

Duties

Oversee the court preparation programme provided by Court Preparation Officers within the NPA for the Division. To mentor, coach, ensure effective transfer of skills to the Court Preparation officials. Give guidance to the DPP/Governance Coordinators/ Chief Prosecutors/SPP and court preparation officers regarding the model and methodology of court preparation work. Ensure compliance with standards and guidelines for the establishment, roll out and management of court preparation services in the region for the prevention of secondary trauma and enhanced prosecution. Conduct court preparation and victim impact statements in high profile matters and implement the PEACE model and victim impact statements for Court preparation in courts. Act as an expert witness when called upon to do so. Lead staff towards achieving strategic goals of the NPA. Deal with representations and complaints and escalate. Contribute towards the management and implementation of the victim’s charter. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners within the criminal justice system. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and attend meetings, including national office. Manage staff and other resources.

Where to send your application

e mail: Recruit2026226@npa.gov.za

Enquiries

Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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