Senior State Advocate (DDPP Gqeberha)

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring a Senior State Advocate, based in DDPP Gqeberha. This is a permanent post, paying R1,242,915 to R1,934,208 a year. (Re-advert) National Prosecutions Service How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026350@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/350 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Study 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 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.
• Attend to representations, prepare opinions and head of arguments and argue cases in 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.
• Ensure accurate statistics and good governance.
• Mentor and coach junior staff (Prosecutors/Advocates) and quality check their work.
• Provide appropriate guidance and direction and issue proper instructions to Advocates/Prosecutors/SAPS/DPCI on all aspects of work.
• Participate in the performance assessment of staff being mentored.
• 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.
• At least 8 years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or 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.
• 5 years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage.
• Ability to act independently.
• Experience or knowledge in environmental cases will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Decision making ability.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of programs in MS Office.
• The incumbent will be required to travel within the region.
• A valid drivers license.