State Advocate

What you will need

• An LLB.
• For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Well-developed skills in legal research and legal drafting.
• Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure.
• Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and dealing with representations.
• Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution.
• High level of proficiency in prosecuting/litigation and presenting/arguing cases in court.

Experience

At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience. Experience in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences.

Skills and competencies

• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Well-developed skills in legal research and legal drafting.
• Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations, drafting charge sheets, indictments and court documents and dealing with representations.
• Knowledge of and skills in general prosecution.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Key responsibilities

• Study and guide the investigations in 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 a case for court, including the acquisition of additional evidence and draft charge sheets and indictments.
• Present the State’s case in court, lead and cross examine witnesses, address the court on, inter alia, conviction and sentence, study appeal and reviews.
• Attend to representations, prepare opinions and heads of arguments and argue cases in the 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.
• 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