State Advocate (Recruit 2026/332)
National Prosecuting Authority
📝 About the role
State Advocate post in the NPA's National Prosecutions Service at the DPP: Kimberley office. The advocate guides investigations, prosecutes cases in all courts and handles appeals, reviews and representations. Post 35/119 in DPSA Circular 35.
✅ Key duties
- Study and guide investigations in case dockets
- Decide on instituting and conducting criminal proceedings
- Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents
- Prepare cases for court, including getting additional evidence
- Present the State's case: lead and cross-examine witnesses, address court on conviction and sentence
- Study appeals and reviews; prepare opinions and heads of argument and argue cases
- Appear in motion applications on criminal matters
- Attend to representations
- Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in the criminal justice system
🎓 Requirements
- LLB (serving prosecutors seeking promotion: any appropriate legal qualification)
- Right of appearance under section 25(2) of the NPA Act 32 of 1998
- At least 5 years' post-qualification legal experience
- Well-developed legal research and drafting skills
- Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure
- Proficiency in prosecution/litigation and guiding investigations
- Interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
📮 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 (Recruit2026332@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: Recruit2026332@npa.gov.za and use the subject line Application: State Advocate (Recruit 2026/332) (Ref Recruit 2026/332).
Enquiries: Phumelele Sali, Tel (053) 807 4521
Original advert: National Prosecuting Authority