Senior Public Prosecutor (Community Prosecution)

POST 25/82 : SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR (COMMUNITY PROSECUTION)

SALARY : R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (Level LP 9), (Total cost package)

CENTRE : DPP: Mpumalanga Ref No: Recruit 2026/212

DPP: Makhanda (Gqeberha) Ref No: Recruit 2026/213

DPP: Pretoria (Vanderbijlpark) Ref No: Recruit 2026/214

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

qualification. At least eight (8) years post qualification litigation experience.

Demonstrate required competency in: Acting Independently, Professionally, be

Accountable and act with Credibility. Knowledge of legislation and regulations

pertaining to the public service specifically: The Constitution; Criminal

Procedure Act; Public Service Act, relevant Regulations and other related

Legislation. General management skills. Strategic management and

stakeholder engagement expertise. People management and empowerment

skills. Good communication skills. Customer focus and responsiveness.

Problem solving and decision making. Project management. Excellent

administrative skills and report writing skills. Service delivery and innovation

skills. Negotiation skills. Policy analysis and development of policy. Research,

presentation, and facilitation skills. Must be able to travel in the DPP-division

and nationally. Positive security clearance. Valid driver’s license is essential.

DUTIES : Develop local crime prevention initiatives and strategies in line with the

Community Prosecution Initiative (CPI). Contribute to crime prevention and

community justice through this initiative. Analyse local crime trends and

dynamics of crime and insecurities of communities in respective DPP-divisions.

Organize, execute, and participate in community prosecution events and

meetings locally, provincially and nationally. Build strategic partnerships for

local crime prevention initiatives. Develop effective and efficient working

relationships with internal and external stakeholders including current NPA

Community Prosecution colleagues. Expand and increase the impact of the

current CPI footprint in the division and nationally as a whole. Provide and

promote education about the law to targeted groups within this initiative.

Promote effective collaboration, interaction and cultivate partnerships with- and

between stakeholders. Apply Batho Pele principles, Service Charter- and NPA

processes. Participate, contribute, and represent the NPA at interdepartmental,

local government, divisional and national structures. To monitor and evaluate

statistical data and performance of initiatives implemented in the division where

appointed. To develop and implement interventions in the divisions in line with

the analysis of the statistical data. To provide feedback and the submission of

reports (as determined by the National Coordinator at Head Office), regarding

the identification of initiatives, the implementation thereof, progress and

management of all related activities and initiatives in respective divisions, to

both the DPP and the Office of the National Head Office Coordinator.

Furthermore, it will be expected of the incumbent to also perform prosecutorial

related duties such as prosecutor-guided investigations, the management of

dockets, court and case management and the actual prosecution of related

cases when required.

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

DPP: Makhanda (Gqeberha) Andiswa Tengile Tel No: (012) 845 1450

DPP: Pretoria (Vanderbijlpark) Godfrey Ramakuela Tel No: (012) 351 6808

APPLICATIONS : DPP: Mpumalanga e mail: Recruit2026212@npa.gov.za

DPP: Makhanda (Gqeberha) e mail: Recruit2026213@npa.gov.za

DPP: Pretoria (Vanderbijlpark) e mail: Recruit2026214@npa.gov.za

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least eight (8) years post qualification litigation experience. Demonstrate required competency in: Acting Independently, Professionally, be Accountable and act with Credibility. Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to the public service specifically: The Constitution; Criminal Procedure Act; Public Service Act, relevant Regulations and other related Legislation. General management skills. Strategic management and stakeholder engagement expertise. People management and empowerment skills. Good communication skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Problem solving and decision making. Project management. Excellent administrative skills and report writing skills. Service delivery and innovation skills. Negotiation skills. Policy analysis and development of policy. Research, presentation, and facilitation skills. Must be able to travel in the DPP-division and nationally. Positive security clearance. Valid driver’s license is essential.

Develop local crime prevention initiatives and strategies in line with the Community Prosecution Initiative (CPI). Contribute to crime prevention and community justice through this initiative. Analyse local crime trends and dynamics of crime and insecurities of communities in respective DPP-divisions. Organize, execute, and participate in community prosecution events and meetings locally, provincially and nationally. Build strategic partnerships for local crime prevention initiatives. Develop effective and efficient working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including current NPA Community Prosecution colleagues. Expand and increase the impact of the current CPI footprint in the division and nationally as a whole. Provide and promote education about the law to targeted groups within this initiative. Promote effective collaboration, interaction and cultivate partnerships with- and between stakeholders. Apply Batho Pele principles, Service Charter- and NPA processes. Participate, contribute, and represent the NPA at interdepartmental, local government, divisional and national structures. To monitor and evaluate statistical data and performance of initiatives implemented in the division where appointed. To develop and implement interventions in the divisions in line with the analysis of the statistical data. To provide feedback and the submission of reports (as determined by the National Coordinator at Head Office), regarding the identification of initiatives, the implementation thereof, progress and management of all related activities and initiatives in respective divisions, to both the DPP and the Office of the National Head Office Coordinator. Furthermore, it will be expected of the incumbent to also perform prosecutorial related duties such as prosecutor-guided investigations, the management of dockets, court and case management and the actual prosecution of related cases when required.

DPP: Mpumalanga e mail: Recruit2026212@npa.gov.za DPP: Makhanda (Gqeberha) e mail: Recruit2026213@npa.gov.za DPP: Pretoria (Vanderbijlpark) e mail: Recruit2026214@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: Recruit2026212@npa.gov.za