REGIONAL COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

National Prosecutions Service

Reference number: Recruit 2026/260
Salary: R1 074 222 - R1 742 772 per annum (Level SU-3), (Total cost package)
Centre: CPP: Gqeberha
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 six (6) years post qualification legal experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good management skills. Must have the ability to act independently or within minimum supervision. Proficiency in prosecuting or litigation, guiding investigation and giving instructions in complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences in Regional and District Court. Draft complex charge sheets and complex court documents. Good management skills. Must manage, give guidance and train prosecutors.

Duties

Manage, supervise and conduct prosecutions in the Regional and District Courts in accordance with applicable legislation, NPA policy directives and related instructions. Screen dockets, make prosecutorial decisions, guide investigations, ensure trial readiness and prepare matters for court. Conduct and manage criminal proceedings, including bail applications, trials, sentence proceedings and other complex matters. Consult with victims, witnesses, investigating officers, legal representatives and other stakeholders while applying a victim-centred approach. Draft and check charge sheets, plea and sentence agreements, legal opinions, reports, representations and other court documents. Promote court productivity through case flow management, stakeholder engagement and appropriate use of statutory mechanisms to shorten proceedings. Monitor backlog, remand detainee, priority, AFU, money laundering and other prescribed matters. Manage and verify performance information, court returns, registers, reports and ECMS/ICMS data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Identify operational challenges, implement corrective measures and report on progress. Manage, train, coach, mentor and guide prosecutors, monitor the quality of their work, assist with performance management and deal with disciplinary matters where required.

Where to send your application

CPP: Johannesburg e mail: Recruit2026227@npa.gov.za CPP: Witbank (Secunda) e mail: Recruit2026228@npa.gov.za CPP: Modimolle e mail: Recruit2026229@npa.gov.za CPP: Gqeberha e mail: Recruit2026260@npa.gov.za

Enquiries

CPP: Johannesburg SH Mabasa Tel No: (011) 220 4126 CPP: Witbank (Secunda) Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686 CPP: Modimolle Thuba Thubakgale Tel No: (015) 045 0285 CPP: Gqeberha Andiswa Tengile Tel No: (012) 842 1450

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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