State Advocate (Pretoria Head office)

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring 4 State Advocate posts, based in Pretoria Head office. This is a permanent post, paying R970,221 to R1,600,893 a year. Investigating Directorate Against Corruption How to apply: e mail: Recruit2026354@npa.gov.za Reference number to quote: RECRUIT 2026/354 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Study case dockets, make assessments thereof and decide on the institution of prosecution.
• Deal with any representations.
• Guide investigations in complex or more difficult tax matters, including commercial matters.
• Prosecutor led investigations (PLI).
• 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.
• Manage court and case flow management of cases independently.
• Study and deal with appeals and reviews.
• Prepare opinions and heads of argument for complex matters and argue cases in the appropriate court.
• Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and general conduct prosecutions on behalf of the state.
• Mentor and guide investigating officers, prosecutors and stakeholders.
• Assist in high profile matters or matters where an increased risk element is present.
• Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in criminal justice system independently without supervision and manage court and case flow management independently.

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.
• At least 5 years in legal practice will be an added advantage.
• Financial or accounting background an advantage.
• Experience in litigation offences in terms of POCA, Companies Act, PRECCA, PFMA and FICA necessary.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Extensive prosecutorial or litigation experience with regard 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, indictments and court documents, dealing with representations.
• Valid driver’s licence.