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Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (x2 posts)

National Prosecuting Authority

Province:

Gauteng

Salary:

R1 625 709 per annum

Closing Date: 

November 16, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

76

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

Duties 

To guide investigations and conduct prosecutions of identified cases. To exercise oversight on any decision to prosecute, and to give any necessary advice and report to the Head of the SCCU. To ensure that decisions to prosecute or not prosecute comply with all relevant legal prescripts, the Constitution, and all applicable policies, procedures and directive. To provide high level and well researched opinions and reports to the Head of the SCCU. To manage and direct governance and operations in the SCCU. To monitor and review strategy and operations. To provide enterprise performance reports. To liaise with regional offices and arrange meetings in this regard. To render professional advice to the Head of the SCCU, as required. To ensure that plans are in place to promote good stakeholder and partner engagement. To ensure that the national strategy and annual plan of the SCCU are developed and implemented. To monitor delivery of the regional offices in line with the strategy and plan. In order to ensure that the regional offices meet targets, to continuously analyse, review and monitor operational performance of the offices in order, inter alia, to identify and operational deficiencies and to monitor the achievement of strategic objectives and annual targets. To develop any performance or delivery improvement plans or make such interventions as circumstances may require. To oversee the development and implementation of appropriate employee performance management systems. To initiate and implement training initiative by establishing training needs both at national and regional levels. To meet with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis in order to effectively execute the mandate of SCCU

Key Requirements 

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least ten (10) years' post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Admission as an Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Good advocacy and legal drafting skills. Knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Good interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills. Computer skills. Able to work extended hours. Valid driver's license.

WHERE TO APPLY
Applications e mail: Recruit2026367@npa.gov.za

WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies only if you are shortlisted

GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: RECRUIT 2026/367
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• Late applications are not accepted

Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 76.

Enquiries 

Pretoria Lerato Rakale Tel No: (012) 351 6756

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