This vacancy has closed. It closed on 31 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR
National Prosecuting Authority
National Prosecutions Service
- Reference number
- Recruit 2026/276
- Salary
- R655 854 - R1 508 337 per annum (Level LP-5 to LP-6), (Total cost package), (excluding benefits)
- Centre
- CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala)
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 31 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
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. The incumbent must have the ability to act independently or with minimum supervision. Experience in guiding investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences in regional court. Good interpersonal skills. Good analytical skills. Good presentation skills. Good project management skills. Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Study case dockets. Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheets and other documents and represent the State in all courts. Lead witnesses, cross-examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the state. Perform general administrative duties of the office. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy, and Directives of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Where to send your application
CPP: Durban e-mail: Recruit2026274@npa.gov.za CPP: Ladysmith (Madadeni) e-mail: Recruit2026275@npa.gov.za 80 CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala) e-mail: Recruit2026276@npa.gov.za CPP: Gqeberha e-mail: Recruit2026277@npa.gov.za CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) e-mail: Recruit2026278@npa.gov.za CPP: Mthatha e-mail: Recruit2026279@npa.gov.za
Enquiries
CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala)
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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