PUBLIC PROSECUTORS x3 – National Prosecuting Authority 105 views

The National Prosecuting Authority is established in terms of Section 258 of the Constitution with the responsibility to institute and undertake criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State Career opportunities have arisen in the Natonal Prosecuting Authority
The National Prosecuting Authority invites application from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill vacancies that have risen in the Authority the following departments:

3 x PUBLIC PROSECUTORS

QUALIFICATIONS. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Candidates must possess at least a recognised LLB Degree. A Masters’ Degree in Law shall be an added advantage
2. Strong writing and verbal communication skills and high initiative.
3. Good interpersonal skills and abirty to work as part of a team.
4. Integrity and fitness to hold public office.
5. Computer literacy shall be an added advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Public Prosecutors include:
1. Prosecution of criminal cases in the Provincial and Regional Magistrates’ Courts
2. Providing legal advice to the Police and otier law enforcement agents in tie investigation of criminal cases.
3. Perusmg crime dockets and advising law enforcement agents accordingly.
4. Making decisions regarding sufficiency of evidence and charges to be preferred
5. Drafting cnmnal charges and case summaries.
6. Attending to bail and other court applications.
7. Assisting in the preparation of court rolls and management of cases set down for trial
8. Appearing in court as the State’s representative.
9. Any other duties that may be assigned by the Distnct Public Prosecutor or Public Prosecutor in Charge.