Regional Court Control Prosecutor

Requirements

• An LLB.
• For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least six (6) years post qualification legal experience.
• Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
• Good management skills.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to the public service is essential, including the Constitution, the Criminal Procedure Act, the Public Service Act, the Labour Law Act, relevant regulations and related legislation.
• Must have the ability to act independently or within minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations and giving instructions in complex or more difficult common law and statutory offences in Regional and District Court.
• The applicant must be willing to travel within the DPP division.
• Good management skills.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• General computer literacy and knowledge of programs in Microsoft Office.
• A valid drivers’ licence.

Duties

• Manage, supervise and conduct prosecutions in the Regional and District Courts in accordance with applicable legislation, NPA policy directives and related instructions.
• Screen dockets, make prosecutorial decisions, guide investigations, ensure trial readiness and prepare matters for court.
• Conduct and manage criminal proceedings, including bail applications, trials, sentence proceedings and other complex matters.
• Consult with victims, witnesses, investigating officers, legal representatives and other stakeholders while applying a victim-centred approach.
• Draft and check charge sheets, plea and sentence agreements, legal opinions, reports, representations and other court documents.
• Promote court productivity through case flow management, stakeholder engagement and appropriate use of statutory mechanisms to shorten proceedings.
• Monitor backlog, remand detainee, priority, AFU, money laundering and other prescribed matters.
• Manage and verify performance information, court returns, registers, reports and ECMS/ICMS data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify operational challenges, implement corrective measures and report on progress.
• Manage, train, coach, mentor and guide prosecutors, monitor the quality of their work, assist with performance management and deal with disciplinary matters where required.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information).
• Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
• Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted).
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted).
• All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
• No late applications will be accepted/processed.
• Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked.
• The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
• All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
• No late applications will be accepted/processed.
• The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications.
• Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received.
• If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA.
• The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position.
• If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential.
• Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance.
• Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview.
• The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process.
• A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit.
• SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment).
• NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement.
• This is a Public Service specific training programme.
• The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS.
• The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/..
• Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use.
• The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za- vacancies.
• From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.
• NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs.