Senior State Advocate (TRC)

What you will need

• An LLB.
• For serving prosecutors seeking promotion of 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.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Experience

At least eight (8) years’ post qualification legal experience, in criminal litigation. Experience with MS Teams and Power BI will be an advantage. Knowledge and experience in TRC matters will be an added advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Must have good administrative skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key responsibilities

• Study the recommendations of the TRC (including relevant volumes of the TRC and its final report, related articles, video clips and records and all exhibits and documents handed in at the hearings, trials, inquests, proceedings), pertaining to allocated TRC matters.
• Consider the recommendations of the TRC and related matters.
• Provide guidance to dedicated TRC investigating officers.
• Drafting documents pertaining to access to crime scenes, court documents, documents and exhibits in possession of other state departments, universities, non- governmental organisations and other assistance as may be required by investigators.
• Conduct research, drafting of legal documents and attend to representations arising out of TRC matters.
• Make legal decisions in accordance with the law, policies and justice.
• Assist with the preparation of charge sheets/indictments where applicable.
• Co-operate and engage with all relevant stakeholders and colleagues pertaining to TRC matters.
• Make legal decisions in accordance with the law, NPA prosecution policies and directives.
• Also conduct research, prepare reports, and draft legal opinions, policies, legislation, and other legal documents.
• Participate in and represent the NPA in stakeholder engagements, meetings and projects.
• Monitor, analyse and report on performance information and statistics.
• Assist with the development of strategic, operational and implementation plans.
• Identify and resolve challenges affecting the performance of the NPA.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

e mail: [email protected]

• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Phumelele Sali
• Telephone: (053) 807 4521