SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

National Prosecuting Authority

National Prosecutions Service

Reference number: Recruit 2026/211
Salary: R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (CM-1), (Total cost package)
Centre: CPP: Empangeni
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 eight (8) years post qualification legal experience. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good management skills. Manage, give guidance to and train prosecutors. Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigations and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences. Able to draft charge sheets and complex court documents. Ability to act independently without constant supervision. Must have good administrative skills. A valid driver's license.

Duties

Manage and supervise allocation of work and management of performance for lower-level prosecutors including trainee Prosecutor. Train and guide Prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors and stakeholders in preparation of case dockets and deciding on the institution and conduct criminal proceedings. Represent the State in all courts. Present and assist prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors in presentation of state’s case court, lead and cross examination of witnesses and address court on inter alia conviction and the like. Attend to representations and complaints. Attend to instructions of the Chief Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Lead Prosecutors towards achieving strategic goals and operational targets set by NPA, DPP office and CPP. Perform all duties including administrative duties related thereto, in accordance with code of conduct, policy directives of NPA. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice.

Where to send your application

CPP: East Rand (Kempton Park) e mail: Recruit2026210@npa.gov.za CPP: Empangeni e mail: Recruit2026211@npa.gov.za

Enquiries

CPP: East Rand (Kempton Park) Y Mbawana Tel No: (011) 220 4083 CPP: Empangeni Thabsile Radebe Tel No: (033) 392 8753

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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