DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Prosecuting Authority

Regional Court Control Prosecutor

Salary or stipendR1 074 222 – R1 742 772 per annum (Level SU-3), (Total cost package)

The Department of Prosecuting Authority is looking for a Regional Court Control Prosecutor. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

CPP: Upington (Kuruman)Applications close 16 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/92, page 78

Reference number
RECRUIT 2026/365 National Prosecutions Service
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
16 November 2026
Centre
CPP: Upington (Kuruman)

What you will need

  • An LLB.
  • For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
  • Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
  • Good management skills.
  • Must have the ability to act independently or within minimum supervision.
  • Proficiency in prosecuting /litigation, guiding investigation and giving instructions in complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences in Regional and District 79 Court.
  • Draft complex charge sheets and complex court documents.
  • Good management skills.
  • Must manage, give guidance and train prosecutors.

Experience

At least six (6) years post qualification legal experience.

Skills and competencies

  • Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
  • Good management skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage, train and give guidance to and train prosecutors.
  • Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.
  • Maintenance matters and inquest of a general and more advanced nature in the Regional and District Court.
  • Prepare cases for court and draft charge sheets and other proceedings for court.
  • Present and assist prosecutors to present the State’s case in court, to lead witnesses, cross examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence, and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State.
  • Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct, policy and directives of the NPA.
  • Assist the Senior Public Prosecutor with the performance assessment of staff.
  • Perform general administrative duties of the office.
  • Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

e mail: [email protected]

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