State Advocate
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- 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.
- At least five (5) years’ post qualification legal experience.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- At least six years’ post qualification legal experience.
- 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.
- Knowledge of and or experience in the litigation of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) matters.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s licence.
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.
