STATE ADVOCATE (STU) REF NO: RECRUIT 2024/37 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY: R884 268 – R1 459 071 per annum (Level LP- 7 to LP-8), (total cost package)
CENTRE: DPP: Pietermaritzburg
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’ of post-qualification legal experience. At least four (4) years of relevant criminal court work experience in advocacy and drafting. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable, and with Credibility. Well-developed skills in legal research. Good interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. General computer literacy is required. Excellent administrative skills.
Extensive prosecutorial or litigation experience with regard to common law offenses such as fraud, theft, forgery and uttering, commercial crimes, and related matters. Proficiency in prosecuting, and guiding investigations in complex or more difficult matters, including commercial matters. Drafting charge sheets, indictments, and court documents, dealing with representations, and conducting motion proceedings. The ability to mentor and train prosecutors and stakeholders Ability to act independently without supervision and manage court and case flow management independently. Required to travel to courts across the province to prosecute tax cases as and when required. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES: To institute and conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the State, to perform any act incidental thereto and to carry out the duties and functions assigned to the prosecution under any Act and/ or any directives, inter alia, study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings of a complex nature. Prepare cases for court by inter ilia guiding investigations, consulting with witnesses and acquiring additional evidence. Draft charge sheets and indictments.
Deal with any representations. Present the State’s case in court. Present evidence, cross-examine and address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence. Study appeals and review, prepare options and heads of argument in motion applications pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State. Perform all duties including administrative duties and specific tasks assigned by the supervisor, related thereto in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Policy and Directives of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Mentor and guide prosecutors and stakeholders (SARS CI Investigators, SAPS investigators). Assist in the keeping of proper records, and statistics in relation to all criminal prosecutions conducted by the STU and assist in compilation of statistics/ reports. Assist Deputy Directors in high-profile matters or matters where an increased risk element is present. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.
ENQUIRIES: Thabsile Radebe Tel No: (033) 392 8753
APPLICATIONS: e-mail Recruit202437@npa.gov.za
