Senior State Advocate REF NO: Recruit 2025/135

National Prosecuting Authority; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Senior State Advocate to handle serious and complex criminal cases. The role requires extensive legal experience, including prosecution and advising law enforcement. The successful candidate will represent the State in court, manage junior staff, and ensure the effective prosecution of organized crime and corruption matters.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of post-qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation.
• Admission as an advocate or attorney is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prosecution of serious, complex, and organized crime cases.
• Advise police on investigations and conduct legal research.
• Draft charge sheets and represent the State in court.

Skills

Competency in acting independently

Professionalism

Credibility

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Job Title: Senior State Advocate REF NO: Recruit 2025/135

Job Location: Free State, Bloemfontein

Deadline: May 26, 2025

Requirements

• An LLB degree. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion, any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least eight (8) years of post-qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Admission as an advocate or attorney will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, responsibly, and with credibility. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998.

Duties

• Conduct prosecution of serious, complex, and organized crime cases and corruption matters.
• Advise the police on the investigation of serious, complex organized crime cases and other matters. Conduct legal research and stay updated with legal developments.
• Draft charge sheets and other court documents; represent the State in all courts. Draft heads of arguments and argue appeals.
• Present cases in court, lead witnesses, cross-examine, and address the court on conviction and sentence. Appear in motion proceedings, as well as handle appeals and reviews.
• Generally, conduct prosecution on behalf of the State. Manage the performance of junior staff.