Senior State Advocate

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.
• Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• Ability to act independently.

Experience

At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Five (5) years’ experience in legal practice will be an added advantage. Experience or knowledge in environmental cases will be an added advantage.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Key responsibilities

• Study case dockets.
• Decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings.
• Draft charge sheets, indictments and other court documents.
• Represent the State in all courts.
• Prepare cases for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets, indictments and court documents.
• Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence.
• Attend to representations, prepare opinions and head of arguments and argue cases in 78 appropriate court.
• Appear in court in motion application pertaining to criminal matters and in general conduct prosecution on behalf of the state.
• Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct policy and directives of the NPA.
• Ensure accurate statistics and good governance.
• Mentor and coach junior staff (Prosecutors/Advocates) and quality check their work.
• Provide appropriate guidance and direction and issue proper instructions to Advocates/Prosecutors/SAPS/DPCI on all aspects of work.
• Participate in the performance assessment of staff being mentored.
• 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]

• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Lerato Rakale
• Telephone: (012) 351 6756