DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS is a South African government vacancy at National Prosecuting Authority. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria: Head Office | closing date: 03 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 625 709 per annum (Level 14), (Total cost package)
Centre
Pretoria: Head Office
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.
- Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
- Demonstrate experience in managing motion proceedings.
- Good advocacy and legal drafting skills.
- Ability to apply technical /professional knowledge and skills.
- PRECCA, POCA, CPA51/177, Interpretation Act 33/1957.
- Performance Management.
- Superior Court Act 10/2013 and all rules of courts specifically in the superior court including the Constitution Court.
- Knowledge and experience in money laundering and complex corruption cases.
- Knowledge of State Capture recommendations and offences related threats.
- Preferred knowledge of FATF.
- People and Programme Management and Empowerment, Strategic Capability and Leadership.
- Project Management.
- Financial Management and head investigations Good interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills.
- A valid drivers’ licence.
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.
- Study and manage case dockets and other documents relating to criminal matters, make and review decisions with regard to the institution of criminal proceedings.
- Draft charge sheet and indictments.
- Lead investigations in accordance with Chapter 5 of the NPA Act.
- Prepare cases for court including the acquisition of additional evidence and drafting charge sheet, 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 including Constitutional Court.
- Appear in motion applications pertaining to criminal matters.
- Ensure that strategic objectives of the NPA and unit are achieved.
- 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.
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards and professional conduct in keeping with the LPC, NPA values, and the International Standards of Prosecution and prosecutors.
- Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.
- Deal with voluminous and complex cases within a short time frame.
- Deal with novel questions of law by way of opinion/review applications appeal.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend to mutual legal assistance and extradition matters.
- The drafting of all processes and the engagement with foreign authorities.
- Investigate and prosecute cases as per the mandate of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption.
- 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.
- Map out strategic planning for the Division and lead staff members towards achieving the strategic objectives.
- Draft and manage the summons process.
- Lead enquiries in respect of summonsed persons.
- Make application for centralization.
- Make application for the addition of racketeering charges.
- Make applications for extradition, draft all necessary process, and engage with foreign authorities.
- Make applications for mutual legal assistance, draft all necessary process, and engage with foreign authorities.
- Liaise with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) to effect AFU process in relevant cases including international asset recovery.
- Liaise with the Witness Protection Unit (WPU) where necessary.
- Study, manage, and check voluminous and complex criminal cases and decide whether the matter is ready for the institution of prosecution.
- Draft and manage: the prosecution strategy plan, witness plan, exhibits plan, and docket security plan.
- Conduct prosecutions in regional or high court from enrolment to finalization including bail, motion applications, pre-trial conferences, conducting of the trial, lodging of state appeals, responding to appeals by the accused, and arguing constitutional court matters where necessary.
- Appear and argue in motion court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court as necessary.
- Participate on stakeholder forums, case management forums, and any other forums on instruction by the Investigating Director.
- Formulate opinions on novel questions of law, and other legal matters.
- Prepare applications or reply to motions and argue in motion court.
- Respond to parliamentary queries when requested.
- Formulate and/ comment on prosecution policies and/ or directives.
- Manage and supervise staff including mentoring, coaching, the provision of legal guidance, performance management, individual skills assessment, skills transfer.
Enquiries
Maureen Dibetle Tel No: (012) 845 7727
Applications
Where to send your application.
e mail: Recruit2026207@npa.gov.za
Department Notes
Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A Pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS preentry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants Who Are Successful Must Please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. ERRATUM: DDPP: Durban – Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Ref No: Recruit 2026/204 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026 is hereby withdrawn.
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Investigating Directorate Against Corruption
Re-adverts.
SALARY : R1 625 709 per annum (Level 14), (Total cost package)
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office
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. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Demonstrate
experience in managing motion proceedings. Good advocacy and legal drafting skills. Ability to apply technical /professional knowledge and skills.
PRECCA, POCA, CPA51/177, Interpretation Act 33/1957. Performance
Management. Superior Court Act 10/2013 and all rules of courts specifically in the superior court including the Constitution Court. Knowledge and experience
in money laundering and complex corruption cases. Knowledge of State
Capture recommendations and offences related threats. Preferred knowledge of FATF. People and Programme Management and Empowerment, Strategic
Capability and Leadership. Project Management. Financial Management and head investigations Good interpersonal, analytical, presentation and
communication skills. A valid drivers’ licence.
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. Study and manage case dockets and other
documents relating to criminal matters, make and review decisions with regard to the institution of criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheet and indictments.
Lead investigations in accordance with Chapter 5 of the NPA Act. Prepare cases for court including the acquisition of additional evidence and drafting
charge sheet, 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 including Constitutional Court. Appear in motion applications pertaining to criminal matters. Ensure that strategic objectives of the NPA and unit are
achieved. 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. Adherence to the highest ethical
standards and professional conduct in keeping with the LPC, NPA values, and the International Standards of Prosecution and prosecutors. Promote partner
integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Deal with voluminous and complex
cases within a short time frame. Deal with novel questions of law by way of opinion/review applications appeal. Engage with internal and external
stakeholders. Attend to mutual legal assistance and extradition matters. The drafting of all processes and the engagement with foreign authorities.
Investigate and prosecute cases as per the mandate of the Investigating
Directorate Against Corruption. 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. Map out strategic planning for
the Division and lead staff members towards achieving the strategic objectives.
Draft and manage the summons process. Lead enquiries in respect of summonsed persons. Make application for centralization. Make application for
the addition of racketeering charges. Make applications for extradition, draft all necessary process, and engage with foreign authorities. Make applications for
mutual legal assistance, draft all necessary process, and engage with foreign authorities. Liaise with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) to effect AFU process in
relevant cases including international asset recovery. Liaise with the Witness
Protection Unit (WPU) where necessary. Study, manage, and check voluminous and complex criminal cases and decide whether the matter is
ready for the institution of prosecution. Draft and manage: the prosecution strategy plan, witness plan, exhibits plan, and docket security plan. Conduct
prosecutions in regional or high court from enrolment to finalization including bail, motion applications, pre-trial conferences, conducting of the trial, lodging
of state appeals, responding to appeals by the accused, and arguing constitutional court matters where necessary. Appear and argue in motion
court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court as necessary.
Participate on stakeholder forums, case management forums, and any other forums on instruction by the Investigating Director. Formulate opinions on novel
questions of law, and other legal matters. Prepare applications or reply to motions and argue in motion court. Respond to parliamentary queries when
requested. Formulate and/ comment on prosecution policies and/ or directives.
Manage and supervise staff including mentoring, coaching, the provision of legal guidance, performance management, individual skills assessment, skills
transfer.
ENQUIRIES : Maureen Dibetle Tel No: (012) 845 7727
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026207@npa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.