State Advocate

In brief

**Overview** This is a re-advertisement for two State Advocate positions within the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The roles are based in Bloemfontein, with a salary ranging from R970,221 to R1,600,893 per annum (Level LP-7 to LP-8) as a total cost package. **What you will do** * Study case dockets. * Decide on the institution of prosecution and conduct criminal proceedings. * Draft charge sheets, indictments, and other court documents. * Represent the State in all courts. * Prepare cases for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence, leading and cross-examining witnesses, and addressing the court on, among other things, conviction and sentence. * Study appeals and reviews, attend to representations, and prepare opinions and heads of arguments. * Conduct prosecution of serious, complex, and organised commercial crime and corruption matters. * Appear in court in motion applications pertaining to criminal matters and generally conduct prosecution on behalf of the state. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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/litigation and presenting/arguing cases in court. * Extensive prosecutorial or litigation experience with regards to common law offences such as fraud, theft, forgery and uttering, commercial crimes and and related matters. * Proficiency in prosecuting/litigation, guiding investigations in complex or more difficult matters, including commercial matters. * Drafting charge sheets, including indictments and court documents, dealing with representations. * Financial or accounting background and knowledge of Company law will be an added advantage. * General computer literacy and knowledge of programs in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. * Ability to act independently without supervision and manage court and case flow management independently. * Excellent administrative skills. * Interpersonal skills. * Written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates are legal professionals holding an LLB (or appropriate legal qualification for serving prosecutors) with at least five years of post-qualification legal experience and the right of appearance as per the NPA Act. Applicants should possess extensive prosecutorial or litigation experience, particularly in commercial crimes and related common law offences (e.g., fraud, theft), and demonstrate high proficiency in prosecuting, litigation, guiding complex investigations, legal drafting, and court presentation. Strong competencies in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and credibly are essential, alongside well-developed legal research, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills. General computer literacy is required, and a financial/accounting background or knowledge of Company Law is considered an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/national-prosecuting-authority-npa-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-recruit-2026-371 Source: govpage

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