The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is hiring! If you have skills in finance, accounting, law, paralegal work or administration, this is your chance to join a critical institution in South Africa’s justice system.
The NPA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities and candidates who support its Employment Equity Strategy 2022–2026.
Closing date: 15 December 2025
Locations: Cape Town, Pretoria, Nelspruit (Mpumalanga)
Quick Overview of NPA Vacancies (Circular 44 of 2025)
| Post Title | Reference | Centre | Salary Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director: Finance | RECRUIT 2025/591 | DPP: Cape Town | R468 459 per annum (Level 09) |
| State Accountant (x2) | RECRUIT 2025/592 | Pretoria: Head Office | R325 101 per annum (Level 07) |
| Paralegal | RECRUIT 2025/593 | Asset Forfeiture Unit, Nelspruit | R228 321 per annum (Level 05) |
| Administrative Clerk | RECRUIT 2025/594 | SCCU, Nelspruit (Mpumalanga) | R228 321 per annum (Level 05) |
General Application Instructions for NPA Vacancies
All applications must be submitted via email to the correct Recruitment Response Email listed for each post.
When applying:
- 📌 Quote the correct reference number in the subject line of your email.
- 📄 Attach a completed and signed Z83 application form (as required for DPSA vacancies) and a detailed CV in PDF format.
- 📎 Only shortlisted candidates will later be asked to submit certified copies of:
- ID
- Senior certificate
- Qualifications
- Driver’s licence (if required)
✅ Make sure you submit one application per post and send it to the correct email address. Incorrect reference numbers or wrong emails may lead to disqualification.
1. Assistant Director: Finance – NPA (Cape Town)
Post: Assistant Director: Finance (Re-advert)
Reference: RECRUIT 2025/591
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09, excluding benefits)
Centre: Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Cape Town
Minimum Requirements
- B Degree (NQF 7) or Three-year Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Business Administration, or
- Public Administration, or
- Finance, or equivalent
- At least three (3) years’ relevant finance experience
- In-depth knowledge of:
- BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL
- Asset, Fleet and Facilities Regulations
- PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act
- NPA policies and procedures
Key Competencies
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountably and with Credibility
- Strong:
- Strategic capability and leadership
- People management and empowerment
- Financial and administrative skills
- Communication, planning and prioritisation
- Problem solving and decision making
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Duties
- Provide comprehensive financial support services to the region
- Compile the budget and manage expenditure
- Supervise the processing of:
- Invoices
- Claims
- Monthly finance statistics and reports
- Manage:
- Petty cash
- Commitments and reconciliations (BAS/PERSAL and others)
- Oversee Supply Chain Management in the region
- Monitor:
- Asset Management (including asset verification)
- Fleet services
- Facilities Management Services
- Manage staff in:
- Finance
- Supply Chain
- Asset, Fleet and Facilities units
- Conduct quarterly performance assessments for staff
Where to Apply
📧 Email: Recruit2025591@npa.gov.za
📞 Enquiries: Angelene Jansen – (021) 487 7123
2. State Accountant (x2 Posts) – Head Office (Pretoria)
Post: State Accountant (x2)
Reference: RECRUIT 2025/592
Component: Strategy, Operations and Compliance – Directorate: Financial Management (Sub-Directorate: Management Accounting)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07, excluding benefits)
Centre: Pretoria – Head Office
Minimum Requirements
- B Degree (NQF 7) or Three-year Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Financial Management / Accounting / Auditing or relevant qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in debt management
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountably and with Credibility
- Knowledge of:
- PFMA, Treasury Regulations and public sector finance
- LOGIS, PERSAL, BAS
- Strong:
- Communication and presentation skills
- Administration and planning skills
- Problem solving and decision making
- Computer literacy in:
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Willingness to travel when required
Duties
- Receive documents from business units and create debts in compliance with regulations
- Recover debt and follow up on outstanding amounts
- Clear suspense accounts
- Transfer or refund credit balances and resolve BAS/PERSAL exceptions
- Capture journals accurately
- Supervise Finance Clerks within the sub-directorate
Where to Apply
📧 Email: Recruit2025592@npa.gov.za
📞 Enquiries: Elizabeth Choma – (012) 845 6118
3. Paralegal – Asset Forfeiture Unit (Nelspruit)
Post: Paralegal
Reference: RECRUIT 2025/593
Component: Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05, excluding benefits)
Centre: Nelspruit (Mpumalanga)
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Paralegal Certificate or Diploma
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountably and with Credibility
- Good:
- Planning and organising
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal and people skills
- Computer literacy:
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Duties
- Assist with case preparation for Asset Forfeiture matters
- Conduct legal research and drafting
- Perform investigation and fact-finding on cases
- Provide courtroom and legal proceedings assistance
- Handle case administration and document management
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team
Where to Apply
📧 Email: Recruit2025593@npa.gov.za
📞 Enquiries: Lindie Swanepoel – (012) 845 6638
4. Administrative Clerk – SCCU (Nelspruit)
Post: Administrative Clerk (Re-advert)
Reference: RECRUIT 2025/594
Component: Specialised Commercial Crime Unit (SCCU)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05, excluding benefits)
Centre: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountably and with Credibility
- Good:
- Planning and organising
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literacy in:
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Duties
- Register and scan incoming dockets
- Capture information on the Electronic Case Register (ECR)
- Update case information daily from court
- Provide dockets electronically to Defence on request from Prosecutors
- Liaise with Prosecutors on case progress and status
- Verify court outcomes and reconcile information for capturing
- Generate statistics and reports from:
- ECR
- Access, Power BI and PowerPoint tools
- Submit monthly reports to Supervisors and National Office
- Maintain the E-Disclosure platform
- Provide case administration, document management and assist with Prosecutors’ caseloads
Where to Apply
📧 Email: Recruit2025594@npa.gov.za
📞 Enquiries: Tebogo Mashile – (013) 045 0686