The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is an equal opportunity employer. We give preference to people with disabilities and encourage them to apply. When filling vacancies, we follow the goals of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. We also prioritize the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022-2026 to select suitable candidates.
Applications: Submit all applications to the relevant Recruitment Response Emails listed below for each position.
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
Important Notes for Applicants: Use the most recent Z83 form, available from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Submit it along with a comprehensive CV that includes detailed work experience. If you do not, your application may be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates need to provide certified copies of qualifications and other documents on or before the interview date, as instructed by Human Resources. For foreign qualifications, include an evaluation report from SAQA if shortlisted. It is your responsibility to get foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof if shortlisted. All applications must arrive at the NPA by the closing date. We do not accept or process late applications. Avoid password-protected documents or ZIP files, as they will be blocked. The NPA is not responsible for server delays. We use an Electronic Response Handling System for emailed applications, so do not contact us directly to check receipt. If you do not get an acknowledgment within one week after the closing date, contact the NPA then. We may not fill any position. If you hear nothing within six months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will undergo a security clearance at least at the confidential level. Appointments are provisional until clearance is issued. Fingerprints will be taken on interview day. We may check shortlisted applicants’ social media as part of verification. A valid driver’s license is required where applicable. All shortlisted candidates, including Senior Management Service (SMS) positions, must complete two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. For SMS posts, there is also a technical exercise to test job-related skills; details will be provided by the NPA. After the interview and technical exercise, the panel may recommend candidates for a generic managerial competency assessment per the DPSA Directive. This uses DPSA SMS tools to test managerial skills. All SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA need a Pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) before appointment. NPA Act appointments are exempt. This is a Public Service training program called “Certificate for entry into the SMS.” Full details are at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. From 1 January 2021, use the new Z83 form from www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Old forms will not be considered. Note: The NPA does not pay resettlement costs for successful applicants. Employees for the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption will undergo a lifestyle audit and integrity vetting.
Erratum: The following positions are withdrawn: Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions – SCCU: Port Elizabeth (Ref No: Recruit 2025/496, Public Service Vacancy Circular 37, 10 October 2025); Chief Financial Investigator – AFU: Head Office (Ref No: Recruit 2024/276, Public Service Vacancy Circular 39, 24 October 2024); Administrative Clerk: Supervisor – AFU: Head Office (Ref No: Recruit 2025/180, Public Service Vacancy Circular 15, 09 May 2025); Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (RH) – AFU: Polokwane (Ref No: Recruit 2025/390); State Advocate – AFU: Head Office (Ref No: Recruit 2025/479, 1 post, Public Service Vacancy Circular 34, 19 September 2025).
POST 41/122: ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (Re-advertisement)
Unit: National Prosecutions Service
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05, excluding benefits)
Location: DPP: Nelspruit
Ref No: RECRUIT 2025/574
Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. You must show skills in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility. Strong planning and organizing skills are needed, along with good written and verbal communication. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Excellent people skills, strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Ability to work on your own.
Duties: Register incoming dockets and scan them. Enter information into the electronic case register (ECR). Update ECR daily with court information. Provide dockets electronically to the defense when requested by prosecutors. Work with prosecutors on case matters. Check court proceedings. Record information for the access system. Contact prosecutors to match and reconcile information. Create reports from ECR for statistics. Generate various statistics sheets. Prepare reports using Access, Power BI, and PowerPoint. Draw ECR reports for supervisors and the National Office for monthly submissions. Update the electronic case register as new data comes in. Answer queries on case flow from prosecutors and SAPS using ECR. Handle case administration and document management. Prepare and maintain files. Release documents to other interested parties as needed. Maintain the E-disclosure platform. Manage prosecutors’ caseloads.
Enquiries: Tebogo Mashile, Tel No: (013) 045 0686
Application Email: [email protected]
POST 41/121: ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
Unit: Asset Forfeiture Unit
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05, excluding benefits)
Location: Mmabatho
Ref No: RECRUIT 2025/573
Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. Show skills in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility. Good planning and organizing skills. Report writing, plus strong verbal and written communication. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong analytical skills. Skills in document administration and managing tasks on time. Ability to work independently.
Duties: Offer high-quality administrative support to the office. Keep an organized administrative system. Handle a variety of administrative tasks. Support staff in human resources, finance, procurement, and logistical services.
Enquiries: Lindie Swanepoel, Tel No: (012) 845 6638
Application Email: [email protected]
POST 41/120: PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Unit: Asset Forfeiture Unit
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07, excluding benefits)
Locations:
- Pretoria: Head Office (Ref No: Recruit 2025/570)
- Mthatha (Ref No: Recruit 2025/571)
- Polokwane (Ref No: Recruit 2025/572)
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate plus a secretarial diploma or equivalent qualification. At least three years of experience supporting senior management. Skills in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility. Basic computer literacy. Good language skills and ability to communicate with people at all levels and from different backgrounds. Excellent telephone etiquette, strong planning and organizing skills. Good people skills and high reliability. Strong written communication. Ability to do legal research. Work with tact and discretion. Handle confidential matters appropriately. Professional grooming and presentation. Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and procedures in the public sector.
Duties: Answer phone calls and direct them to the right person if not for the manager. Schedule appointments and events in the manager’s diary. Type documents for the Regional Head and other staff. Provide secretarial and administrative support, acting as a personal assistant to the Regional Head. Draft routine letters and reports. Use office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers. Arrange travel and logistics for meetings and events. Take minutes at meetings and prepare them for signing. Create and maintain a user-friendly filing system. Prepare travel documents and coordinate international bookings for all AFU staff. Handle procurement of items like stationery and refreshments. Liaise with stakeholders on administrative matters. Schedule meetings and events. Offer general administration support to the manager and operations staff. Procure standard items like stationery and refreshments for the manager and office.
Enquiries:
- Pretoria: Head Office – Joyce Marogoa, Tel No: (012) 845 6700
- Mthatha & Polokwane – Lindie Swanepoel, Tel No: (012) 845 6638
Application Emails:
- Pretoria: Head Office – [email protected]
- Mthatha – [email protected]
- Polokwane – [email protected]
POST 41/119: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Re-advertisement)
Unit: Strategy, Operations and Compliance: Financial Management: Supply Chain Management – Logistics
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07, excluding benefits)
Location: Head Office: Pretoria
Ref No: RECRUIT 2025/569
Requirements: A relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or a three-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Logistics Management, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or equivalent. Experience working on LOGIS. Skills in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility. Knowledge of PFMA, Logistical Information System (LOGIS), Treasury Regulations, and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Strong written and verbal communication, planning, organizing, and analytical skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Duties: Manage orders on LOGIS for leases, contracts, and one-off payments. Enter requests on LOGIS Mainframe. Approve Procurement Advices on LOGIS Mainframe. Authorize petty cash vouchers and orders on LOGIS Mainframe. Send orders to service providers. Communicate with internal clients about requisition status. Maintain and update requisition and order registers. Prepare monthly requisition reports.
Enquiries: John Solomon, Tel No: (012) 845 6770
Application Email: [email protected]
POST 41/118: COURT PREPARATION OFFICER
Unit: National Prosecutions Service
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07, excluding benefits)
Locations:
- CPP: Bellville (Ref No: Recruit 2025/567)
- CPP: Mitchells Plain (Bredasdorp) (Ref No: Recruit 2025/568)
Requirements: A relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or three-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Social Science/Behavioural Studies or equivalent. At least one year of relevant working experience, including training. Skills in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility. Good coordination and counseling experience. Ability to work well with children. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System. Excellent administrative skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Duties: Provide comprehensive care for crime victims, customers, and witnesses in court. Prevent secondary trauma by creating a safe environment for testimony. Prepare children and adult victims, customers, and witnesses for court and handle related tasks. Liaise with and report to the Prosecutor/Manager. Follow standard court preparation techniques for all duties.
Enquiries: Sonwabiso Mkwakwi, Tel No: (021) 487 7234 (for both locations)
Application Emails:
- CPP: Bellville – [email protected]
- CPP: Mitchells Plain (Bredasdorp) – [email protected]
POST 41/117: STATE ACCOUNTANT
Unit: Strategy, Operations and Compliance, Directorate: Financial Management, Sub Directorate Management Accounting
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07, excluding benefits)
Location: Pretoria: Head Office
Ref No: RECRUIT 2025/56
Duties: Prepare monthly expenditure reports and analyze them for any misallocations. Enter entities on the BAS system. Prepare and enter journals on BAS. Prepare and enter budget inputs on BAS. Help the Assistant Director manage the budget and expenditure. Clear suspense accounts. Maintain a proper filing system and develop a record tracking system. Act as a budget coach for all business units.
Enquiries: Kedibone Sithole, Tel No: (012) 845 6082
Application Email: [email protected]
POST 41/116: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Unit: Strategy, Operations and Compliance: Chief Directorate: Communications
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07, excluding benefits)
Location: Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC): Head Office: Pretoria
Ref No: RECRUIT 2025/565
Requirements: A relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or three-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, or equivalent. At least two years’ experience in communications. Skills in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility. Basic computer skills: MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project. Editing, project management, policy analysis and development, supervisory, decision-making, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. Excellent report writing. Valid driver’s license.
Duties: Support the Regional Communication Manager with media tasks. Handle media queries in the region. Manage events, public education, and awareness. Provide communication support to regional business units and corporate managers. Contribute articles regularly to newsletters and publications. Share organizational performance updates on internal platforms to keep staff informed. Support internal stakeholders like the Strategy Management Office, EWP, IMU, HR, leadership, and local events/campaigns, both internal and external.
Enquiries: Isaac Dhludhlu, Tel No: (012) 845 6711
Application Email: [email protected]
We wish you all the best with your applications.