State Advocate

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring a State Advocate, based in DDPP Durban. This is a permanent post, paying R970,221 – R1,600,893 a year. (Re-advert) National Prosecutions Services How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026334@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/334 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Study and guide the investigations in case dockets.
• Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.
• Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents.
• Represent the State in all courts.
• Prepare a case for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments.
• Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews.
• Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the appropriate court.
• Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state.
• Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the 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.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• High level of proficiency in prosecuting/litigating and presenting/arguing cases in court.
• Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and or experience in prosecution/litigation of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) matters.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.