Senior State Advocate (TRC)

Overview

Senior State Advocate post at the NPP in Makhanda handling TRC-related criminal matters, requiring an LLB and at least eight years' post-qualification legal experience in criminal litigation.

Requirements

• An LLB.
• For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least eight years’ post qualification legal experience, in criminal litigation.
• 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.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience with MS Teams and Power BI will be an advantage.
• Ability to act independently without constant supervision.
• Must have good administrative skills.
• Able to work under pressure, which may involve long hours.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability, communication and teamwork are also required in respect of working with other role-players.
• Knowledge and experience on TRC matters will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Study the recommendations of the TRC (including relevant volumes of the TRC and its final report, related articles, video clips and records and all exhibits and documents handed in at the hearings, trials, inquests, proceedings), pertaining to allocated TRC matters.
• Consider the recommendations of the TRC and related matters.
• Provide guidance to dedicated TRC investigating officers.
• Drafting documents pertaining to access to crime scenes, court documents, documents and exhibits in possession of other state departments, universities, non- governmental organisations and other assistance as may be required by investigators.
• Conduct research, drafting of legal documents and attend to representations arising out of TRC matters.
• Make legal decisions in accordance with the law, policies and justice.
• Assist with the preparation of charge sheets/indictments where applicable.
• Co-operate and engage with all relevant stakeholders and colleagues pertaining to TRC matters.
• Make legal decisions in accordance with the law, NPA prosecution policies and directives.
• Also conduct research, prepare reports, and draft legal opinions, policies, stakeholder engagements, meetings and projects.
• Monitor, analyse and report on performance information and statistics.
• Assist with the development of strategic, operational and implementation plans.
• Identify and resolve challenges affecting the performance of the NPA.

How to apply

e mail: Recruit2026266@npa.gov.za

Enquiries: Nomfuneko Ntapane Tel No: (046) 602 3000

Notes

Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA. 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. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs. ERRATUM: DPP: Pietermaritzburg - Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions with Recruit 2026/206; Strategy Management: Knowledge Information Officer with Recruit 2026/250 and OWP: Mpumalanga (Witbank) – Assistant Director: Asset; Fleet and Facilities with Recruit 2026/244 advertised in circular 25 of 2026 on 17 July 2026 are hereby withdrawn. MANAGEMENT ECHELON