Senior State Advocate
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
- At least eight (8) years post qualification legal experience in civil and/or criminal litigation.
- 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.
- Knowledge of the POCA legislation, willing to travel.
- Able to work extended hours.
- High level of proficiency in prosecuting and presenting/arguing cases in court.
- in guiding criminal investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of civil and/or criminal procedure.
- Good advocacy, well developed skills in legal research and legal drafting skills.
- Knowledge of asset forfeiture law will be an added advantage.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of programs in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Conduct prosecution of serious, complex and organised crime cases and terrorism and terror financing matters.
- Advise the police on the investigation of serious, complex organised crime cases and other matters.
- Conduct legal research and keep up to date with legal developments.
- Draft charge sheets and other court documents and 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 and also do appeals and reviews.
- Generally, conduct prosecution on behalf of the State.
