Regional Court Control Prosecutor

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring a Regional Court Control Prosecutor, based in CPP Upington (Kuruman). This is a permanent post, paying R1,074,222 to R1,742,772 a year. National Prosecutions Service How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026365@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train and give guidance to and train prosecutors.
• Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.
• Maintenance matters and inquest of a general and more advanced nature in the Regional and District Court.
• Prepare cases for court and draft charge sheets and other proceedings for court.
• Present and assist prosecutors to present the State’s case in court, to lead witnesses, cross examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence, and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State.
• Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct, policy and directives of the NPA.
• Assist the Senior Public Prosecutor with the performance assessment of staff.
• Perform general administrative duties of the office.
• 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 6 years post qualification legal experience.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Good management skills.
• The ability to act independently or within minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in prosecuting /litigation, guiding investigation and giving instructions in complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences in Regional and District Court.
• Draft complex charge sheets and complex court documents.
• Must manage, give guidance and train prosecutors.