Court Preparation Officer (Recruit 2026/338)
National Prosecuting Authority
📝 About the role
The NPA's National Prosecutions Service needs a Court Preparation Officer at CPP: Welkom (Kroonstad office). The officer supports victims of crime and witnesses, especially children, so they can testify safely and without further trauma. Post 35/126 in DPSA Circular 35.
✅ Key duties
- Provide holistic, integrated care for victims of crime, customers and witnesses at court
- Prevent secondary traumatisation by creating a safe, secure environment to testify
- Prepare children and adult victims and witnesses for court
- Liaise with and report to the Prosecutor/Manager
- Work according to accepted court preparation techniques
🎓 Requirements
- B Degree (NQF 7) or 3-year Diploma (NQF 6) in Social Science / Behavioural Studies or equivalent
- At least 1 year working experience (including experience gained during training)
- Sound coordination and counselling experience
- Ability to work well with children
- Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
- Excellent administrative, communication and problem-solving skills
📮 How to apply
Complete the latest Z83 form (from any Public Service department or https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/) and attach a comprehensive CV with detailed experience. Email both to the post's recruitment address (Recruit2026338@npa.gov.za) by 19 October 2026, quoting the reference number. Do not password-protect documents or send ZIP files. Certified qualifications are only requested from shortlisted candidates. If you get no acknowledgement within a week after closing, you may contact the NPA.
Email your application to: Recruit2026338@npa.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Court Preparation Officer (Recruit 2026/338) (Ref Recruit 2026/338).
Enquiries: Lemmer Ludwick, Tel (051) 410 6001
Original advert: National Prosecuting Authority