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Senior Public Prosecutor

Department of Land Reform And Rural Development
CPP: East Rand (Kempton Park) Ref No: Recruit 2026/210, NationalR1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (CM-1), (Total cost package)LegalCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/81 : SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

SALARY : R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (CM-1), (Total cost package)

CENTRE : CPP: East Rand (Kempton Park) Ref No: Recruit 2026/210

CPP: Empangeni Ref No: Recruit 2026/211

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal

qualification. At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience. Five

(5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage.

Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,

Accountable and with Credibility. Good management skills. Manage, give

guidance to and train prosecutors. Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding

investigations and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult

common law and statutory offences. Able to draft charge sheets and complex

court documents. Ability to act independently without constant supervision.

Must have good administrative skills. A valid driver's license.

DUTIES : Manage and supervise allocation of work and management of performance for

lower-level prosecutors including trainee Prosecutor. Train and guide

Prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors and stakeholders in preparation of

case dockets and deciding on the institution and conduct criminal proceedings.

Represent the State in all courts. Present and assist prosecutors including

trainee Prosecutors in presentation of state’s case court, lead and cross

examination of witnesses and address court on inter alia conviction and the

like. Attend to representations and complaints. Attend to instructions of the

Chief Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Lead Prosecutors

towards achieving strategic goals and operational targets set by NPA, DPP

office and CPP. Perform all duties including administrative duties related

thereto, in accordance with code of conduct, policy directives of NPA. Promote

partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in

conjunction with partners in the criminal justice.

ENQUIRIES : CPP: East Rand (Kempton Park) Y Mbawana Tel No: (011) 220 4083

CPP: Empangeni Thabsile Radebe Tel No: (033) 392 8753

APPLICATIONS : CPP: East Rand (Kempton Park) e mail: Recruit2026210@npa.gov.za

CPP: Empangeni e mail: Recruit2026211@npa.gov.za

Requirements

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Good management skills. Manage, give guidance to and train prosecutors. Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigations and giving instructions in reasonably complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences. Able to draft charge sheets and complex court documents. Ability to act independently without constant supervision. Must have good administrative skills. A valid driver's license.

Duties

Manage and supervise allocation of work and management of performance for lower-level prosecutors including trainee Prosecutor. Train and guide Prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors and stakeholders in preparation of case dockets and deciding on the institution and conduct criminal proceedings. Represent the State in all courts. Present and assist prosecutors including trainee Prosecutors in presentation of state’s case court, lead and cross examination of witnesses and address court on inter alia conviction and the like. Attend to representations and complaints. Attend to instructions of the Chief Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Lead Prosecutors towards achieving strategic goals and operational targets set by NPA, DPP office and CPP. Perform all duties including administrative duties related thereto, in accordance with code of conduct, policy directives of NPA. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice.

How to apply

CPP: East Rand (Kempton Park) e mail: Recruit2026210@npa.gov.za CPP: Empangeni e mail: Recruit2026211@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: Recruit2026210@npa.gov.za