State Advocate at National Prosecuting Authority

- Section 179(2) of the Constitution empowers the National Prosecuting Authority to institute criminal proceedings on behalf of the State and to carry out any necessary functions incidental to instituting criminal proceedings. State Advocate -------------- * Job Type Full Time * Qualification Bachelors * Experience 5 years * Location Northern Cape * Job Field Legal and Regulatory CENTRE: * DPP: Mmabatho Ref No: Recruit 2026/331 * DPP: Kimberley Ref No: Recruit 2026/332 REQUIREMENTS : * An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. * Well-developed skills in legal research and legal drafting. Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and dealing with representations. Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution. * High level of proficiency in prosecuting and presenting/arguing cases in court. Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences. Interpersonal skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. DUTIES : * Study and guide the investigations in case dockets. Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents. * Represent the State in all courts. Prepare a case for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments. Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews. * Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the appropriate court. Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state. * Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Check how your CV matches this job Method of Application ------------------------- DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS : * Gqeberha (KuGompo City) e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) * Gqeberha e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)a SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR (TUTOR):: e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) SENIOR STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/325 :e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) SENIOR STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/326 (OCC):e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) SENIOR STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/327 (OCC) :e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) REGIONAL COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR * CPP: Emalahleni (Evander) e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) * CPP: Emalahleni (Kwa-Mhlanga) e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) * CPP: Middelburg (Elukwatini) e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) STATE ADVOCATE * DPP: Mmabatho e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) * DPP: Kimberley e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/333:e mail:[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/334 (OCC):e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) DISTRICT COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR:e-mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection): REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR:e-mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) SENIOR ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER:e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) COURT PREPARATION OFFICER * CPP: Welkom (Kroonstad) e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) * CPP: Kimberley (Hopetown) e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) PERSONAL ASSISTANT:e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) LIBRARIAN:e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) LIBRARY ASSISTANT:e mail:[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK :e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/345 :e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/346 :e mail: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.