Job details

Circular: 29 of 2026
Page No.: 6

Circular Post: 29/66
Department: National Prosecuting Authority
Closing date: 31 August 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 31 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (CM-1), (Total cost package)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: CPP: Mthatha (Tsolo)
Salary information: R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (CM-1), (Total cost package)

Requirements

12 requirements · official circular text

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

9 duties · official circular text

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.

Enquiries

Ziyanda Mtwazi Tel No: (047) 501 2632

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

e mail: Recruit2026267@npa.gov.za

Notes and Z83 guidance

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.
All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit. 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 pre-entry 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: DPP: Pietermaritzburg – Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Recruit 2026/206; Strategy Management: Knowledge Information Officer with Recruit 2026/250 and OWP: Mpumalanga (Witbank) – Assistant Director: Asset; Fleet and Facilities with Recruit 2026/244 advertised in circular 25 of 2026 on 17 July 2026 are hereby withdrawn.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 29/66 : SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/267 National Prosecutions Service
SALARY : R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (CM-1), (Total cost package)
CENTRE : CPP: Mthatha (Tsolo)
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.
ENQUIRIES : Ziyanda Mtwazi Tel No: (047) 501 2632
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026267@npa.gov.za