Assistant Director: Administration and Support

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring an Assistant Director: Administration and Support, based in Pretoria Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. National Prosecutions Service How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026357@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/357 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative, coordination and operational support to the international Cooperation Component, The Money Laundering Desk, the REPS Component and where required, other components within the National Prosecution Service.
• Support the Head of the Component and relevant functional areas in coordinating strategic interdepartmental and inter-agency engagements, preparing reports, tracking deliverables and ensuring effective follow through on decisions taken.
• Supervise and guide administrative staff to ensure efficient office operations, quality service delivery and compliance with applicable policies and prescripts.
• Coordinate official visits by representatives of foreign States and international bodies including logistical arrangements, stakeholder liaison and related administrative support.
• Perform functions linked to mutual legal assistance, extradition, money laundering coordination and related prosecutorial support processes, including meeting coordination, documentation management and follow-upon action items.
• Facilitate the organisation of training initiatives, stakeholder engagements and official travel arrangements linked to international cooperation, money laundering matters and REPS-related functions.
• Oversee and support the timely execution of supply chain management and human resource administration processes while promoting accountability, responsiveness and professionalism across the supported components.

Requirements

• An appropriate B - degree (NQF level 7) or 3 year Diploma (NQF level 6) in Administration or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years ‘experience.
• At least 3 years’ supervisory experience in the related field.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate sound experience in supervision, team coordination, stakeholder liaison and the drafting of high-quality official correspondence.
• Knowledge of the NPA Act, the Public Service Act and Regulations, the PFMA and applicable public service prescripts is essential.
• The position requires a proactive, disciplined and service-oriented professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation ability, sound judgement, attention to detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• The candidate must be computer literate, reliable, well organised, able to work efficiently in a team environment and capable of engaging professionally with diverse internal, interdepartmental and international stakeholders.
• Knowledge in administration and general functions.