Senior State Advocate Ref No: Recruit 2026/219

POST 25/85 : SENIOR STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/219

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

CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office (OCC)

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

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

and/or criminal litigation. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be

added advantage. Admission as an advocate or attorney will be an added

advantage. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally,

Accountable and with Credibility. Right of appearance as contemplated in

section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. High level of proficiency in prosecuting

and presenting/arguing cases in court. Experience in guiding criminal

investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences.

Interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Good

advocacy, well developed skills in legal research and legal drafting skills.

Knowledge of asset forfeiture law will be an added advantage. Willing to travel.

Able to work extended hours. Strong computer skills and knowledge of

programs in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Written and verbal

communication skills. Ability to work independently.

DUTIES : Assist in the coordination of work related to money laundering. To provide high

level and well researched opinions and reports to the Heads of the Money

Laundering and Organised Crime Components. Advise the police on the

investigation of serious, complex money laundering cases. Advise prosecutors

on the prosecutions of money laundering cases. Advise on the FATF standards

and the requirements for effectiveness. Conduct legal research, draft reports

and keep-up to date with legal developments. Promote good stakeholder and

partner engagement. Consolidate and analyse statistics. Participate in

stakeholder meetings. Prepare presentations and reports. Provide money

laundering and related training.

ENQUIRIES : Mlungisi Baloyi Tel No: (012) 845 6927

APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026219@npa.gov.za

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be added advantage. Admission as an advocate or attorney will be an added advantage. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. High level of proficiency in prosecuting and presenting/arguing cases in court. Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences. Interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Good advocacy, well developed skills in legal research and legal drafting skills. Knowledge of asset forfeiture law will be an added advantage. Willing to travel. Able to work extended hours. Strong computer skills and knowledge of programs in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently.

Assist in the coordination of work related to money laundering. To provide high level and well researched opinions and reports to the Heads of the Money Laundering and Organised Crime Components. Advise the police on the investigation of serious, complex money laundering cases. Advise prosecutors on the prosecutions of money laundering cases. Advise on the FATF standards and the requirements for effectiveness. Conduct legal research, draft reports and keep-up to date with legal developments. Promote good stakeholder and partner engagement. Consolidate and analyse statistics. Participate in stakeholder meetings. Prepare presentations and reports. Provide money laundering and related training.

e mail: Recruit2026219@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: Recruit2026219@npa.gov.za