DEPUTY CHIEF PROTECTOR is a South African government vacancy at National Prosecuting Authority. This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Johannesburg) | closing date: 08 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum (MMS Level 12), (total cost package)
Centre
Gauteng (Johannesburg)
Requirements
- An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Policing or equivalent.
- Must have at least six (6) years’ experience in the field of the post.
- Must have police, military, or correctional service basic training.
- Must have successfully completed a VIP and/or Close Protection course.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- High level of understanding of and competency in people protection.
- Knowledge and experience of undercover work.
- Must be competent in at least two (2) official languages of which one must be English.
- Must be prepared to be available 24/7 and travel extensively, even after-hours.
- Know how to account for public funds according to the PFMA.
- Knowledge of Asset Management in the Public service, Knowledge of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Victims Charter, and Batho Pele Principles.
- Sound knowledge the Witness Protection Act, 1998, Firearm control Act and Criminal Procedure Act, 1977.
- Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, the PFMA, 1999 and Treasury Regulations.
- Sound knowledge of the Minimum-Security Information Standards (MISS).
- Must be prepared to undergo a Top-Secret security clearance, a regular polygraph and voice stress analysis test.
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- General management skills.
- People management and empowerment.
- Administration skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Planning and Prioritizing.
- Customer Focus and Responsiveness.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Candidate will be subjected to a competency assessment which can include report writing, fire-arm competency, advance driving, and fitness assessment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Manage admissions of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses and related persons.
- Manage and coordinate the protection of witnesses and related persons and contribute to their safety.
- Ensure that operations are conducted in line with the OWP mandate.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources and good governance.
- Provide sound stakeholder relationships.
Enquiries
MF Modisane Tel No: (012) 845 5604
Applications
Where to send your application.
e mail: Recruit2026160@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 preentry 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will test generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 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: Deputy Director: Performance Information Management (Bloemfontein) with Recruit 2026/91 advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026 is hereby withdrawn.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (MMS Level 12), (total cost package)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Johannesburg)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Policing or equivalent. Must have at least six (6) years’ experience in the field
of the post. Must have police, military, or correctional service basic training.
Must have successfully completed a VIP and/or Close Protection course.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. High level of understanding of and competency in people protection. Knowledge and experience of undercover
work. Must be competent in at least two (2) official languages of which one must be English. Must be prepared to be available 24/7 and travel extensively,
even after-hours. Know how to account for public funds according to the PFMA.
Knowledge of Asset Management in the Public service, Knowledge of the
Constitution and Bill of Rights, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Victims
Charter, and Batho Pele Principles. Sound knowledge the Witness Protection
Act, 1998, Firearm control Act and Criminal Procedure Act, 1977. Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, the PFMA, 1999 and
Treasury Regulations. Sound knowledge of the Minimum-Security Information
Standards (MISS). Must be prepared to undergo a Top-Secret security clearance, a regular polygraph and voice stress analysis test. Strategic
capability and leadership. General management skills. People management and empowerment. Administration skills. Good communication skills. Planning
and Prioritizing. Customer Focus and Responsiveness. Problem solving and decision making. Candidate will be subjected to a competency assessment
which can include report writing, fire-arm competency, advance driving, and fitness assessment. A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Manage admissions of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses and related persons. Manage and coordinate the protection of witnesses and related
persons and contribute to their safety. Ensure that operations are conducted in line with the OWP mandate. Ensure effective and efficient utilization of
resources and good governance. Provide sound stakeholder relationships.
ENQUIRIES : MF Modisane Tel No: (012) 845 5604
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026160@npa.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 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.



