DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

National Prosecuting Authority

National Prosecutions Services

Reference number: RECRUIT 2026/208
Salary: R1 625 709 per annum (Level 14), (Total cost package)
Centre: Pretoria: Head Office (OCC)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

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. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Admission as an Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Good advocacy, well-developed skills in legal research and legal drafting skills. At least FIVE (5) years’ experience in criminal procedure and the POCA legislation is key. Willing to travel. Good knowledge of criminal procedure is key. Able to work extended hours. Good interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills. The ability to act independently. Strong computer skills will be required. A valid driver's license.

Duties

To exercise oversight on any decision to prosecute, and to give any necessary advice and report to the Head of the Organised Crime Component. To read and interpret all documents that is developed by the FATF and give guidance / opinions to the NPS on the said documents. To provide high level and well researched opinions and reports to the Head of the Organised Crime Component. To manage and direct governance and operations in the Money Laundering Component. To continuously analyse, review and monitor operational performance of the regional offices in order, inter alia, to identify operational deficiencies and to monitor the achievement of strategic objectives and annual targets. To develop any performance or delivery improvement plans or make such interventions as circumstances may require. To monitor and review strategy and operations. To oversee the development and implementation of appropriate employee performance management systems. To ensure that action plans are in place to promote good stakeholder and partner engagement. To arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings. To participate in all stakeholder meetings. To meet with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis in order to effectively execute the mandate of Money Laundering Component. To prepare presentations for the Executive Committee and the Management Committee. To identify training gaps and communicate same to the head of the Training Component.

Where to send your application

e mail: Recruit2026208@npa.gov.za

Enquiries

Glittering Hlophe Tel No: (012) 845 6336

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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