State Advocate (Bloemfontein)

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring 2 State Advocate posts, based in Bloemfontein. This is a permanent post, paying R970,221 to R1,600,893 a year. (Re-adverts) Specialised Commercial Crime Unit How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026371@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/371 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Study case dockets.
• Decide on the institution of prosecution 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, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence.
• Study appeals and reviews, attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments.
• Conduct prosecution of serious, complex and organised commercial crime and corruption matters.
• Appear in court in motion applications pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state.

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.
• Well-developed skills in legal research and legal drafting.
• Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure.
• Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and dealing with representations.
• Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution.
• High level of proficiency in prosecuting/litigation and presenting/arguing cases in court.
• Extensive prosecutorial or litigation experience with regards to common law offences such as fraud, theft, forgery and uttering, commercial crimes and related matters.
• Proficiency in prosecuting/litigation, guiding investigations in complex or more difficult matters, including commercial matters.
• Drafting charge sheets, including indictments and court documents, dealing with representations.
• Financial or accounting background and knowledge of Company law will be an added advantage.
• General computer literacy and knowledge of programs in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to act independently without supervision and manage court and case flow management independently.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.