State Advocate

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring a State Advocate, based in DPP Kimberley (STU). This is a permanent post, paying R970,221 – R1,600,893 a year. (Re-advert) National Prosecutions Service How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026333@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/333 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Study case dockets, make assessments thereof and decide on the institution of prosecution.
• Deal with any representations.
• Guide investigations in complex or more difficult tax matters, including commercial matters.
• Prepare cases for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets, indictments, and court documents.
• Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence.
• Manage court and case flow management of cases independently.
• Study and deal with appeals and reviews.
• Prepare opinions and heads of argument for complex matters and argue cases in the appropriate court.
• Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and general conduct prosecutions on behalf of the state.
• Mentor and guide investigating officers, prosecutors, and stakeholders.
• Assist in keeping proper records, statistics, and reports.
• Assist in high profile tax matters or matters where an increased risk element is present.
• Manage any portfolio assigned by the Deputy Director managing the STU.
• Consult on a regular basis with all the relevant stakeholders, including SARS officials.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in criminal justice system.

Requirements

• An LLB.
• For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• At least 5 years’ post qualification legal experience.
• At least 5 years relevant criminal court work experience in advocacy and drafting.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Well-developed skills in legal research.
• Good interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• General computer literacy required.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Extensive prosecutorial/litigation experience with regard to common law offences such as fraud, theft, forgery and uttering, commercial crimes and related matters.
• Proficiency in prosecuting, guiding investigations in complex or more difficult matters, including commercial matters.
• Drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents, dealing with representations and conducting motion proceedings.
• The ability to mentor and train prosecutors and stakeholders Ability to act independently without supervision and manage court and case flow management independently.
• Required to travel to courts across the province to prosecute tax cases as and when required.
• Valid driver’s licence.