STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/121 (X3 POSTS)National Prosecutions Service
SALARY: R970 221 – R1 600 893 per annum (Level LP- 7 to LP-8), (total cost package)
CENTRE: DPP: Gauteng Local Division (STU)
REQUIREMENTS: An LLB is required for prosecutors who want to advance in their careers. Section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998 provides for the right of appearance. A minimum of five years of post qualification legal experience. Five years of experience working in criminal courts and advocacy
Proven ability to act independently, professionally, responsibly, and credibly. Extensive expertise prosecuting or litigating cases involving common law offences. Theft, fraud, forgery, uttering, business crimes and related issues. Expertise in prosecuting and directing investigations in complicated or challenging cases, particularly business cases
Familiarity with the Customs and Excise Act, VAT Act, and Income Tax Act. foundation in finance accounting. Comprehension of SARS functions. Interpersonal abilities, communication abilities both in writing and speaking. administrative abilities. able to put in long hours at work. Creating indictments, charge sheets, court paperwork, and handling representations a current driver’s license.
DUTIES: Examine case dockets, evaluate them, and choose the prosecution’s institution. Take care of any representations. Oversee investigations in more complicated or challenging tax cases, including business cases. Prepare cases for court, including gathering more evidence and drafting indictments, charge sheets, and court documents.
Lead and cross-examine witnesses, present the State’s case in court. Speak to the court about conviction and sentencing, among other topics. Oversee court and case flow management on your own. Examine and handle reviews and appeals. Make heads of argument and opinions for complicated situations, then present them in the proper court. Appear in court on behalf of the state in motion applications related to criminal cases and general conduct prosecutions.
Appear in court on behalf of the state in motion applications related to criminal cases and general conduct prosecutions. Investigating officers, prosecutors, and stakeholders should be mentored and guided. Help maintain accurate records, reports, and 34 statistics. Help with high-profile tax cases or those with a higher degree of risk.
Profile tax issues or issues with a higher degree of risk. Oversee any portfolio that the STU’s deputy director assigns you. Regularly with all pertinent parties, including SARS representatives. Encourage consumer happiness, community involvement, and partner integration in the criminal justice system.
ENQUIRIES: Khensane Manganye Tel No: (011) 220 4266
APPLICATIONS : email: Recruit2026121@npa.gov.za