State Advocate (DPP Mmabatho)
National Prosecuting Authority
📝 About the role
National Prosecuting Authority is advertising State Advocate (DPP Mmabatho) in Mahikeng (Mmabatho), North West (ref Recruit 2026/331). Main duties include: Study and guide the investigations in case dockets. Remuneration: R970 221 - R1 600 893 per annum (Level LP- 7 to LP-8), (Total cost package). Applications close 19 October 2026.
✅ Key duties
- Study and guide the investigations in case dockets
- Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings
- Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents
- Represent the State in all courts
- Prepare a case for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments
- Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews
- Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the appropriate court
- Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state
- Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA
- Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system
🎓 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 five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience. 77 Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
- Well-developed skills in legal research and legal drafting
- Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure
- Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and dealing with representations
- Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution
- High level of proficiency in prosecuting 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 Recruit2026331@npa.gov.za. Ad does not prescribe a subject line; quote the reference number (Recruit 2026/331) and post title. As advertised: e mail: Recruit2026331@npa.gov.za
Email your application to: Recruit2026331@npa.gov.za and use the subject line Application: State Advocate (DPP Mmabatho) (Ref Recruit 2026/331).
Enquiries: DPP: Mmabatho Flora Kalakgosi Tel No: (018) 381 9041
Original advert: National Prosecuting Authority