Deputy Director: Court Preparation Ref No: Recruit 2026/226

POST 25/92 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COURT PREPARATION REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/226

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (MMS Level 12), (Total cost package)

CENTRE : DPP: Mpumalanga

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level

6) in Social Work or equivalent. At least three (3) years managerial working

experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently,

Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good administration skills.

People management and empowerment. Strategic capability and leadership.

Planning and prioritising skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Problem

solving and Decision Making. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Oversee the court preparation programme provided by Court Preparation

Officers within the NPA for the Division. To mentor, coach, ensure effective

transfer of skills to the Court Preparation officials. Give guidance to the DPP/

Governance Coordinators/ Chief Prosecutors/SPP and court preparation

officers regarding the model and methodology of court preparation work.

Ensure compliance with standards and guidelines for the establishment, roll

out and management of court preparation services in the region for the

prevention of secondary trauma and enhanced prosecution. Conduct court

preparation and victim impact statements in high profile matters and implement

the PEACE model and victim impact statements for Court preparation in courts.

Act as an expert witness when called upon to do so. Lead staff towards

achieving strategic goals of the NPA. Deal with representations and complaints

and escalate. Contribute towards the management and implementation of the

victim’s charter. Promote partner integration, community involvement and

customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners within the criminal justice

system. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and attend meetings,

including national office. Manage staff and other resources.

ENQUIRIES : Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686

APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026226@npa.gov.za

An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Social Work or equivalent. At least three (3) years managerial working experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good administration skills. People management and empowerment. Strategic capability and leadership. Planning and prioritising skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Problem solving and Decision Making. Valid driver’s license.

Oversee the court preparation programme provided by Court Preparation Officers within the NPA for the Division. To mentor, coach, ensure effective transfer of skills to the Court Preparation officials. Give guidance to the DPP/ Governance Coordinators/ Chief Prosecutors/SPP and court preparation officers regarding the model and methodology of court preparation work. Ensure compliance with standards and guidelines for the establishment, roll out and management of court preparation services in the region for the prevention of secondary trauma and enhanced prosecution. Conduct court preparation and victim impact statements in high profile matters and implement the PEACE model and victim impact statements for Court preparation in courts. Act as an expert witness when called upon to do so. Lead staff towards achieving strategic goals of the NPA. Deal with representations and complaints and escalate. Contribute towards the management and implementation of the victim’s charter. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners within the criminal justice system. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and attend meetings, including national office. Manage staff and other resources.

e mail: Recruit2026226@npa.gov.za To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Recruit2026226@npa.gov.za