State Advocate Ref No: Recruit 2026/231

POST 25/95 : STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/231

SALARY : R970 221 - R1 600 893 per annum (Level LP- 7 to LP-8), (Total cost package)

CENTRE : Kimberley

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

qualification. At least five years post qualification legal experience.

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. Admitted as an Attorney in terms of

the Attorney Act 53 of 1979. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, presentation

and communication skills. Strong computer skills (Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and

PowerPoint). Professionalism and able to act independently. Willingness to

travel and work extended hours. Excellent communication and administrative

skills, as well as literacy and numeracy skills in so far as being able to

understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance. Ability to

conduct legal research. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Act as Attorney for the Asset Forfeiture Unit. Execute tasks that by law must be

performed by Attorneys. Attend to diverse types of civil litigation in the High

Court, Magistrate Courts as well as appeals from these courts, including

appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Deal with constitutional issues,

including litigation in the Constitutional Court. Draft and / or settle all types of

agreements render legal opinions, draft and move applications. Attend to

queries from curators on litigation of Asset Forfeiture matters. Collect all taxed

bills of all costs in favour of the state.

ENQUIRIES : Jennifer Jeftha Tel No: (012) 845 6419

APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026231@npa.gov.za

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least five years post qualification legal experience. 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. Admitted as an Attorney in terms of the Attorney Act 53 of 1979. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills. Strong computer skills (Ms Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Professionalism and able to act independently. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Excellent communication and administrative skills, as well as literacy and numeracy skills in so far as being able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance. Ability to conduct legal research. Valid driver’s license.

Act as Attorney for the Asset Forfeiture Unit. Execute tasks that by law must be performed by Attorneys. Attend to diverse types of civil litigation in the High Court, Magistrate Courts as well as appeals from these courts, including appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Deal with constitutional issues, including litigation in the Constitutional Court. Draft and / or settle all types of agreements render legal opinions, draft and move applications. Attend to queries from curators on litigation of Asset Forfeiture matters. Collect all taxed bills of all costs in favour of the state.

e mail: Recruit2026231@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: Recruit2026231@npa.gov.za