Senior State Advocate (Trc)

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring a Senior State Advocate (Trc), based in Kimberley. 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: Recruit2026368@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/368 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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 organizations 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, legislation, and other legal documents.
• Participate in and represent the NPA in stakeholder engagements, meetings and projects.
• Monitor, analyze 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.

Requirements

• An LLB.
• For serving prosecutors seeking promotion of any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least 8 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.
• 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 in TRC matters will be an added advantage.