DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS RECRUIT 2025/495 (2 POSTS)

National Prosecutions Services

SALARY :

R1 563 183.per annum (Total Cost Package) (SMS Level 14)

CENTRE :

Pretoria: Head Office (OCC)

REQUIREMENTS :

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal
qualification. At least ten years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or
criminal litigation. At least five years’ experience in Organised Crime.
Admission as an Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Right of
appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.

Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. Good advocacy skills as well as developed
skills in legal research and drafting. Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal
law and procedure, the law of evidence, and the relevant international
instruments on organised crime. Proven experience in handling complex
organised crime, racketeering, or money laundering cases.

Strong leadership, strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Willing to travel. Excellent communication and advocacy skills. Excellent general management and
project management skills as well as computer skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage high profile, sensitive matters. Ethical integrity,
impartiality and commitment to the rule of law and justice.

DUTIES :

To guide investigations and conduct prosecutions of identified cases/major
investigations/ projects. To exercise oversight on any decision to prosecute,
and to give any necessary advice and report to the Head of the OCC. To ensure
that decisions to prosecute or not prosecute are made timeously and do
comp\y with all relevant legal prescripts, the Constitution, and all applicable
policies procedures, and directives. To provide high level, professional and well
researched opinions and reports to the Head of the OCC.

To manage and direct governance and operations in the OCC. To monitor and review strategy and operations and provide enterprise performance reports. To liaise with regional offices and arrange meetings in this regard. To render professional advice to the Head of the OCC as required; To ensure that plans are in place to promote good stakeholder and partner engagements; To provide inputs into the NPA’s and NPS’s Annual Plans and ensure that the OCC’s Annual Operational Plan is developed and implemented; To monitor delivery of the regional offices in line with the NPA’s Strategy Against Organised Crime, National and provincial Intake criterion and National and provincial Implementation Plans.

In order to ensure that the regional offices meet targets: to continuously analyse, review and monitor operational performance of the offices in order, inter alia, to identify operational deficiencies and to monitor the achievement of strategic objectives and annual targets, To develop any performance or delivery improvement plans or make such interventions as circumstances may require; To oversee the development and implementation of appropriate employee performance management systems; To initiate and implement joint training initiatives by establishing training needs both at national and regional levels for the OCC and relevant stakeholders.

To meet with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis in order to effectively execute the mandate of the OCC. To prepare and execute presentations whenever required. To guide, check and process racketeering applications. To ensure the NPA’s FATF obligations are complied with.

ENQUIRIES :

Glittering Hlophe Tel No: 012 845 6336

APPLICATIONS :

e-mail:  Recruit2025495@npa.gov.za

POST 37/39 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS RECRUIT 2025/496

Specialised Commercial Crime Unit

SALARY :

R1 563 183.per annum (Total Cost Package) (SMS Level 14)

CENTRE :

Port Elizabeth

REQUIREMENTS :

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal
qualification. At least ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or
criminal litigation. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently,
Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Admission as an
Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Good advocacy and legal
drafting skills. Knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure.

Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Good interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills. Computer
skills. Able to work extended hours. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

Manage the portfolio assigned by the Director. Manage, train and guide
Advocates, Prosecutors and stakeholders in respect of all matters, including
complex / high profile matters, in the high court, the highest court of appeal and
the Constitutional Court. Investigate and prosecute cases. Provide legal
oversight and guidance in investigation projects and legal casework. Study
case dockets and other documents relating to corruption matters, criminal
matters, make and review decisions with regard to the institution of criminal
proceedings.

Prepare cases for court including the acquisition of additional evidence and drafting charge sheets, indictments and other court documents. Present the state’s case in court, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses and addressing the court on conviction and sentence. Study appeals and reviews, prepare opinions and heads of argument and argue cases in the appropriate court. Appear in motion applications pertaining to criminal matters.

Map out strategic planning for the division and lead staff members towards achieving the strategic objectives. Oversee resources and align them to strategic objectives. Development, performance management and assessment of staff members. Deal with representations and complaints. Ensure that a high standard of professional work is being carried out. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.

ENQUIRIES :

Nosiseko Mabaleka Tel No: 012 842 1465

APPLICATIONS :

e-mail: Recruit2025496@npa.gov.za