Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/72
REGIONAL COURT PROSECUTOR – CPP: Gqeberha
National Prosecuting Authority
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Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 9–10
- Circular Post
- 29/72
- 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
R655 854 – R1 508 337 per annum (Level LP-5 to LP-6), (Total cost package), (excluding benefits)
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: Durban Ref No: Recruit 2026/274 (X3 Posts) CPP: Ladysmith (Madadeni) Ref No: Recruit 2026/275 CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala) Ref No: Recruit 2026/276 CPP: Gqeberha Ref No: Recruit 2026/277 CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) Ref No: Recruit 2026/278 CPP: Mthatha Ref No: Recruit 2026/279 (X2 Posts) (Re-adverts)
- Salary information
- R655 854 – R1 508 337 per annum (Level LP-5 to LP-6), (Total cost package), (excluding benefits)
Requirements
- An LLB.
- For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
- At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- The incumbent must have the ability to act independently or with minimum supervision.
- Experience in guiding investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences in regional court.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good project management skills.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Study case dockets.
- Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.
- Draft charge sheets and other documents and represent the State in all courts.
- Lead witnesses, cross-examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the state.
- Perform general administrative duties of the office.
- Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.
- Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy, and Directives of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Enquiries
CPP: Durban Phiwa Nhlengethwa Tel No: 031 334 5003 CPP: Ladysmith (Madadeni) Ethel Mokgoko Tel No: (033) 392 8761 CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala) Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686 CPP: Gqeberha Andiswa Tengile Tel No: (012) 842 1450 CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) Lemmer Ludwick Tel No: (051) 410 6001 CPP: Mthatha Tulisa Sibindlana Tel No: (047) 501 2669
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
CPP: Durban e-mail: Recruit2026274@npa.gov.za CPP: Ladysmith (Madadeni) e-mail: Recruit2026275@npa.gov.za CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala) e-mail: Recruit2026276@npa.gov.za CPP: Gqeberha e-mail: Recruit2026277@npa.gov.za CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) e-mail: Recruit2026278@npa.gov.za CPP: Mthatha e-mail: Recruit2026279@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
SALARY : R655 854 – R1 508 337 per annum (Level LP-5 to LP-6), (Total cost package), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : CPP: Durban Ref No: Recruit 2026/274 (X3 Posts) CPP: Ladysmith (Madadeni) Ref No: Recruit 2026/275
CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala) Ref No: Recruit 2026/276
CPP: Gqeberha Ref No: Recruit 2026/277
CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) Ref No: Recruit 2026/278
CPP: Mthatha Ref No: Recruit 2026/279 (X2 Posts) (Re-adverts)
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,
Accountable and with Credibility. The incumbent must have the ability to act independently or with minimum supervision. Experience in guiding
investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences in regional court. Good interpersonal skills. Good analytical skills. Good presentation
skills. Good project management skills. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Study case dockets. Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheets and other documents and represent the
State in all courts. Lead witnesses, cross-examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence and in general to conduct prosecutions on
behalf of the state. Perform general administrative duties of the office. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in
conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy, and Directives
of the National Prosecuting Authority.
ENQUIRIES : CPP: Durban Phiwa Nhlengethwa Tel No: 031 334 5003 CPP: Ladysmith (Madadeni) Ethel Mokgoko Tel No: (033) 392 8761
CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala) Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686
CPP: Gqeberha Andiswa Tengile Tel No: (012) 842 1450
CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) Lemmer Ludwick Tel No: (051) 410 6001
CPP: Mthatha Tulisa Sibindlana Tel No: (047) 501 2669
APPLICATIONS : CPP: Durban e-mail: Recruit2026274@npa.gov.za CPP: Ladysmith (Madadeni) e-mail: Recruit2026275@npa.gov.za
CPP: Nelspruit (Mhala) e-mail: Recruit2026276@npa.gov.za
CPP: Gqeberha e-mail: Recruit2026277@npa.gov.za
CPP: Welkom (Bethlehem) e-mail: Recruit2026278@npa.gov.za
CPP: Mthatha e-mail: Recruit2026279@npa.gov.za