Senior State Advocate (OCC)
National Prosecuting Authority
📝 About the role
National Prosecuting Authority is advertising Senior State Advocate (OCC) in Polokwane, Limpopo (ref Recruit 2026/326). Main duties include: Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Remuneration: R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (LP-9), (Total cost package). Applications close 19 October 2026.
✅ Key duties
- Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings
- Deal with any representations
- Guide investigations in complex or more difficult matters, including commercial, corruption and organised crime matters
- Prepare cases for court, including acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets, indictments, heads of argument, opinions and all other court documents
- Represent the state in all courts, 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
- Manage any portfolio assigned by the Deputy Director managing the OCC
- Mentor and guide DPCI and SAPS investigating officers, prosecutors and stakeholders
- Assist in high profile matters and matters where an increased risk element is present
🎓 Requirements
- An LLB
- For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification
- At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation
- Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be added advantage
- At least three (3) years’ experience in the prosecution/ litigation of organised crime cases
- Admission as an advocate or attorney will be an added advantage
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
- Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998
- High level of proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations and presenting/arguing cases in court
- Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences
🎁 Benefits
- Total cost package (all-inclusive)
📮 How to apply
Apply on the most recent Z83 form plus a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). Certified copies only when shortlisted. Email the application to Recruit2026326@npa.gov.za. Ad does not prescribe a subject line; quote the reference number (Recruit 2026/326) and post title. As advertised: e mail: Recruit2026326@npa.gov.za
Email your application to: Recruit2026326@npa.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Senior State Advocate (OCC) (Ref Recruit 2026/326).
Enquiries: Thuba Thubakgale Tel No: (015) 045 0285
Original advert: National Prosecuting Authority