Senior State Advocate (Specialised Commercial Crime Unit)
National Prosecuting Authority
📝 About the role
National Prosecuting Authority is advertising Senior State Advocate (Specialised Commercial Crime Unit) in Mahikeng (Mmabatho), North West (ref Recruit 2026/325). Main duties include: Conduct prosecution on behalf of the State on Serious, complex and organised crime cases, corruption and money laundering matters. Remuneration: R1 242 915 – R1 934 208 per annum (LP-9), (Total cost package). Applications close 19 October 2026.
✅ Key duties
- Conduct prosecution on behalf of the State on Serious, complex and organised crime cases, corruption and money laundering matters
- Advise the police on the investigation of serious, complex organised crime cases and cyber related matters
- Conduct legal research and keep up to date with legal developments
- Draft charge sheets and other court documents and represent the State in all 75 courts
- Draft heads of arguments and argue appeals
- Present cases in court, lead witnesses, cross-examine and address the court on conviction and sentence
- Appear in motion proceedings and also do appeals and reviews
- Generally, conduct prosecution on behalf of the State
- Manage performance assessment, mentor and guide work of Junior Advocates
- Offers skills transfer to lower court prosecutors and investigating officers
🎓 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
- Admission as 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 prosecuting/litigation and presenting/arguing cases in court
- Experience in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations, guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences
- Interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure
🎁 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 Recruit2026325@npa.gov.za. Ad does not prescribe a subject line; quote the reference number (Recruit 2026/325) and post title. As advertised: e mail: Recruit2026325@npa.gov.za
Email your application to: Recruit2026325@npa.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Senior State Advocate (Specialised Commercial Crime Unit) (Ref Recruit 2026/325).
Enquiries: Flora Kalakgosi Tel No: (018) 381 9041
Original advert: National Prosecuting Authority