National Prosecuting Authority: Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Aspirant Prosecutor Programme, a 12-month training programme starting in March 2025.

Position: Aspirant Prosecutor Training

• Service: National Prosecutions Service
• Salary: R239 673 – R277 341 per annum (LP-1 to LP-2)
• Locations and Reference Numbers:
  • Vaal (Benoni) (Ref No: APTVAL25) (X5 Applicants)
  • Johannesburg (Ref No: APTJHB25) (X5 Applicants)
  • Randburg (Ref No: APTRAN25) (X5 Applicants)
  • Bloemfontein (Ref No: APTBFN25) (X5 Applicants)
  • Welkom (Ref No: APTWEL25) (X6 Applicants)
  • Ladysmith (Ref No: APTLAD25) (X8 Applicants)
  • Kimberley (Ref No: APTKIM25) (X8 Applicants)
  • Klerksdorp (Ref No: APTKLE25) (X7 Applicants)
  • Mthatha (Ref No: APTMTH25) (X8 Applicants)
  • Bellville (Ref No: APTBEL25) (X8 Applicants)
  • Polokwane (Ref No: APTPLK25) (X3 Applicants)
  • Thohoyandou (Ref No: APTTHO25) (X3 Applicants)
  • Modimolle (Ref No: APTMOD25) (X3 Applicants)
  • Middelburg (Ref No: APTMID25) (X6 Applicants)

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Complete LLB degree or equivalent foreign qualification (with SAQA accreditation). Final year LLB students may apply if their degree will be completed before the programme starts.
• Employment Status: Applicants must be unemployed, have no legal experience, and must not have participated in any Practical Vocational Training for legal practitioners.
• Eligibility: Open to South African citizens only. DOJ&CD and NPA permanent employees who meet the requirements may also apply.
• Skills: Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, and with credibility.

Duties:

Successful candidates will undergo a 12-month training programme, including formal assessments to determine competency for appointment as a prosecutor. Candidates must adhere to the Code of Conduct and Policy Directives issued by the National Director of Public Prosecutions. The NPA reserves the right to place successful candidates at any office in the country. Refusal of a placement offer will result in contract termination.

Application Process

Closing Date: September 2, 2024

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response email addresses listed below:

• Vaal (Benoni): APTVAL25@npa.gov.za
• Johannesburg: APTJHB25@npa.gov.za
• Randburg: APTRAN25@npa.gov.za
• Bloemfontein: APTBFN25@npa.gov.za
• Welkom: APTWEL25@npa.gov.za
• Ladysmith: APTLAD25@npa.gov.za
• Kimberley: APTKIM25@npa.gov.za
• Klerksdorp: APTKLE25@npa.gov.za
• Mthatha: APTMTH25@npa.gov.za
• Bellville: APTBEL25@npa.gov.za
• Polokwane: APTPLK25@npa.gov.za
• Thohoyandou: APTTHO25@npa.gov.za
• Modimolle: APTMOD25@npa.gov.za
• Middelburg: APTMID25@npa.gov.za

Documents Needed:

Submit your application on the latest Z83 form, completed in block letters, accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents. Applications must be sent to only one centre; submitting to multiple centres will result in disqualification.

Additional Information:

• The programme will commence on March 1, 2025. All successful candidates must be available to start on this date; no late starts will be allowed.
• If you do not receive feedback within six months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The NPA is not responsible for resettlement costs and reserves the right not to fill any position.

For inquiries, contact:

• Gija Maswanganyi: (012) 845 6944
• Mlungisi Baloyi: (012) 845 6927
• Pfanani Malova: (012) 845 6953

National Prosecuting Authority: Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme