HEAD CONTROL PROSECUTOR 2 National Prosecutions Service

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. Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigation and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences in the lower courts. Proficiently drafting complex charge sheets and other complex court documents. Must be able to act independently without constant supervision and manage court and case flow independently. Good management and administrative skills. General computer literacy with excellent knowledge of Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel ad Outlook. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to identify and handle confidential matters. Knowledge of relevant legislations, policies, prescripts and procedures applicable in the public sector.

Manage, train, and give guidance to prosecutors. Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Maintenance matters and inquest of a general and more advanced nature in the Regional Court and District Court. Prepare cases for court and draft charge sheets and other proceedings for court, present and assist prosecutors to present the State’s case in court, to 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 all duties related thereto in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy, and Directives of the National Prosecuting Authority. Assist the Senior Public Prosecutor with the performance assessment of staff. Manage, control and attend to the administration of the office of the District Court. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice.

CPP: Welkom (Virginia) Lemmer Ludwick Tel No: (051) 410 6001 CPP: Thohoyandou (Vuwani) Thuba Thubakgale Tel No: (015) 045 0285

CPP: Welkom (Virginia) e mail: [email protected] CPP: Thohoyandou (Vuwani) e mail: [email protected]

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 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: 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.

PSV Circular 25 of 2026, Post 25/97