POST 20/199 : STATE ADVOCATE REF NO: RECRUIT 2023/288
Legal Affairs Division
SALARY : R844 572 per annum (total cost package) to R1 387 725 per annum (total cost package) (Level LP- 7 to LP-8)
CENTRE : Pretoria: North Gauteng

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or any appropriate legal qualification for serving prosecutors. At least eight (8) years post qualification experience Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. The right to appear in any court as contemplated in the Legal Practice Act, Act 28/14 or as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Experience in civil litigation will be an added advantage. Display knowledge of relevant prescripts, policies and practices Ability to apply technical or professional knowledge and skills. Execute functions as instructed and within the agreed timeframes including punctuality. Communications: Ability to express facts, ideas and arguments clearly and logically, both orally and in writing (In and out of court). Planning and execution: Ability to plan, prioritise and manage. Ability to plan effectively and efficiently. Ability to execute planning. Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. A positive security clearance. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will act as nodal point for the Legal Affairs Division. Manage contingency liability register for the Legal Affairs Division. Manage and monitor civil litigation and deal with civil claims on behalf of the State in the division. Obtain background documents and court transcripts. Study case dockets, conduct legal research. Draft and provide State Attorneys and relevant role players with recommendations in respect of civil matters. Draft and settle correspondence, pleadings and affidavits. Arrange and attend consultations with the State Attorneys, counsel and NPA witnesses. Deal with civil applications. Give legal advice and provide training. Improve functional relationship with stakeholders. Liaison with relevant stakeholders. Appear in court where applicable.

ENQUIRIES : Eathern Pinky Nkosi Tel No: (012) 845 6907
APPLICATIONS : e mail [email protected]

NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY
The NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities will be given preference and are encouraged to apply. In the filling of vacancies, the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,1996, and in particular the Employment Equity Act,1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022-2026, will take highest preference in selection of suitable candidates.
 APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response E mails.
CLOSING DATE : 27 June 2023
NOTE : Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV ONLY (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Handwritten Z83 must be completed in BLOCK LETTERS. If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will not be accepted. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please Do Not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.zavacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs
ERRATUM: The post of Head Control Prosecutor 3 with Ref No: Recruit 2023/267 advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 26 May 2023 was advertised with an incorrect salary scale. The correct salary scale is R935 109 per annum (excluding benefits) – R1 515 504 per annum (total cost package) (Level SU-3). The closing date is extended to 27 June 2023.