The National Prosecuting Authority is inviting qualified candidates to apply for a wide range of vacancies across Pretoria, Upington, Thohoyandou, Durban, Kimberley, Gqeberha, Pietermaritzburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Mmabatho, Makhanda and KwaDukuza. These National Prosecuting Authority vacancies include legal, investigation, finance, ICT, organisational development, registry and administration posts. If you want to work in the justice system or public service, this is a good opportunity to apply before the closing date.
| Employer | National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Location | Various locations in South Africa |
Chief Criminal Investigator Ref No: Recruit 2026/52
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13)
Posts: 2
Requirements
Applicants need an appropriate B Degree, Advanced Diploma or B-Tech qualification at NQF Level 7 in policing and or criminal investigation related fields. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in criminal investigation is required, with at least 5 years at middle management level. A valid driver’s licence is also required.
Experience in forensic investigations, testifying in criminal matters in the High Court, managing forensic service providers, and knowledge of legislation such as the Criminal Procedure Act, POCA, the NPA Act and corruption laws will be important.
Duties
The successful candidates will manage strategic planning and implementation of investigations, oversee national criminal investigative projects, manage stakeholder relations, supervise criminal investigations, execute special operations, and manage human resources.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202652@npa.gov.za.
Senior Public Prosecutor Ref No: Recruit 2026/53
Centre: CPP Upington
Salary: R1 195 110 to R1 859 814 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have an LLB or appropriate legal qualification. At least 8 years post-qualification legal experience is required. Experience in legal practice, as a District Court or Regional Court Control Prosecutor, and in common law, corruption, commercial crime, money laundering and organised crime matters will be an advantage.
Duties
The role includes studying dockets, deciding on prosecution, conducting criminal proceedings, guiding investigations, training prosecutors, representing the State in court, handling representations and complaints, and supporting strategic goals of the NPA.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202653@npa.gov.za.
Senior Public Prosecutor Vacancies
Centres and reference numbers
- CPP Thohoyandou (Giyani) – Ref No: Recruit 2026/54
- CPP Ntuzuma (Pinetown) – Ref No: Recruit 2026/55
- CPP Ntuzuma (KwaDukuza) – Ref No: Recruit 2026/56
Salary: R1 195 110 to R1 859 814 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an LLB or appropriate legal qualification and at least 8 years post-qualification legal experience. Strong prosecution, investigation guidance, drafting and management skills are required.
Duties
These posts involve managing lower-level prosecutors, training and guiding prosecutors, representing the State in court, handling complaints and representations, and ensuring effective prosecution services.
How to apply
- Giyani: Recruit202654@npa.gov.za
- Pinetown: Recruit202655@npa.gov.za
- KwaDukuza: Recruit202656@npa.gov.za
Senior Public Prosecutor (Tutor) Ref No: Recruit 2026/57
Centre: CPP Durban
Salary: R1 195 110 to R1 859 814 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must hold an LLB or appropriate legal qualification and have at least 8 years post-qualification legal experience. The role requires strong prosecution and mentoring ability.
Duties
The successful candidate will train and guide prosecutors, manage performance, represent the State in court, and help drive operational targets.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202657@npa.gov.za.
Senior Public Prosecutor (Community Prosecution) Ref No: Recruit 2026/58
Centre: DPP Mmabatho
Salary: R1 195 110 to R1 859 814 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an LLB and at least 8 years post-qualification legal experience. Strong stakeholder engagement, strategic management, policy analysis, report writing and project management skills are required. A valid driver’s licence is essential.
Duties
The post focuses on local crime prevention initiatives, community justice, analysis of crime trends, strategic partnerships, community prosecution events, performance monitoring, reporting and prosecutorial work where needed.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202658@npa.gov.za.
Senior State Advocate Ref No: Recruit 2026/59
Centre: DPP Kimberley (OCC)
Salary: R1 195 110 to R1 859 814 per annum
Posts: 2
Requirements
Applicants need an LLB and at least 8 years post-qualification legal experience in civil and or criminal litigation. Experience in organised crime prosecutions will be an advantage. Knowledge of criminal procedure, investigation guidance and court advocacy is required.
Duties
The role includes studying dockets, guiding investigations, preparing cases, drafting court documents, prosecuting in court, dealing with appeals and reviews, and mentoring junior staff.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202659@npa.gov.za.
Senior State Advocate Ref No: Recruit 2026/60
Centre: Gqeberha
Salary: R1 195 110 to R1 859 814 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have an LLB and at least 8 years post-qualification experience in civil and or criminal litigation. Strong experience in fraud, theft, forgery, corruption, cybercrime, commercial crime and related legislation is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct prosecutions in serious commercial crime and corruption matters, prepare cases, advise police, manage case flow, and supervise junior advocates.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202660@npa.gov.za.
Senior State Advocate (STU) Ref No: Recruit 2026/61
Centre: DPP Pietermaritzburg
Salary: R1 195 110 to R1 859 814 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an LLB and at least 8 years post-qualification legal experience in civil and or criminal litigation. Experience in tax evasion, fraud, theft, company law, VAT, PAYE, Customs and Excise, and Tax Administration matters is required.
Duties
The role includes instituting and conducting complex prosecutions, drafting charge sheets and indictments, motion proceedings, appeals, mentoring staff, keeping records, and supporting high-profile matters.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202661@npa.gov.za.
Senior Criminal Investigator Ref No: Recruit 2026/64
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12)
Posts: 8
Requirements
Applicants must have an appropriate B Degree at NQF Level 7 or a three-year Diploma at NQF Level 6 in policing and or criminal investigation related fields. At least 5 years criminal investigation experience is needed, including 3 years operational management experience. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
Successful candidates will provide strategic planning for investigations, coordinate stakeholder relations, manage national investigative projects, conduct special operations, and develop staff.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202664@npa.gov.za.
State Advocate Ref No: Recruit 2026/62
Centre: DPP Bloemfontein (OCC)
Salary: R932 904 to R1 539 321 per annum
Posts: 2
Requirements
Applicants must have an LLB and at least 5 years post-qualification legal experience. Experience in prosecuting and presenting cases, guiding criminal investigations and litigating POCA matters will be beneficial.
Duties
The role includes guiding investigations, drafting indictments, conducting prosecutions, presenting the State’s case, handling appeals, motion applications and related prosecutorial duties.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202662@npa.gov.za.
State Advocate Ref No: Recruit 2026/63
Centre: Mmabatho
Salary: R932 904 to R1 539 321 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an LLB and at least 5 years post-qualification legal experience in civil and or criminal litigation. Knowledge of Asset Forfeiture Law will be an advantage. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The post focuses on civil litigation on behalf of the State relating to freezing property, final forfeiture and confiscation orders, drafting asset forfeiture applications, and training prosecutors and investigators.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202663@npa.gov.za.
Head Control Prosecutor 2 Ref No: Recruit 2026/65
Centre: CPP Modimolle (Praktiseer)
Salary: R630 630 to R1 450 323 per annum
Requirements
Applicants must have an LLB and at least 4 years post-qualification legal experience. Strong prosecution, management, drafting, investigation guidance and administrative skills are required.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage prosecutors, conduct prosecutions, prepare cases, assist with performance assessments, and oversee district court office administration.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202665@npa.gov.za.
Regional Court Prosecutor Vacancies
Centres and reference numbers
- CPP Port Shepstone – Ref No: Recruit 2026/66
- CPP Pietermaritzburg – Ref No: Recruit 2026/67
Salary: R630 630 to R1 450 323 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an LLB and at least 4 years post-qualification legal experience. Experience in regional court prosecutions, investigation guidance and presentation of criminal matters is required. A valid driver’s licence is needed.
Duties
The role includes deciding on prosecutions, drafting court documents, representing the State, examining witnesses, handling convictions and sentence arguments, and performing administrative duties.
How to apply
- Port Shepstone: Recruit202666@npa.gov.za
- Pietermaritzburg: Recruit202667@npa.gov.za
Protector Ref No: Recruit 2026/68
Centre: Free State
Salary: R582 444 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an appropriate B Degree or a three-year Diploma in Policing or equivalent, with at least 2 years relevant experience. Police, military or correctional services basic training is required, as well as SWAT, VIP Protection or tactical policing training. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide witness protection services, apply risk management and counter-surveillance, manage witness safety and welfare, render court protection services, and handle financial and administrative support.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202668@npa.gov.za.
ICT Administrator Ref No: Recruit 2026/69
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an IT qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 and at least 3 years’ IT experience. Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Online, network administration, backups, security systems and Microsoft Office is required. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The role includes managing network connectivity and servers, end-user and VIP support, backups, website and intranet updates, security monitoring, software licensing and technical reporting.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202669@npa.gov.za.
Assistant Director: Finance Ref No: Recruit 2026/70
Centre: DPP Bloemfontein
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need a qualification in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or equivalent, with at least 3 years relevant experience. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide financial support, supply chain administration, asset management, fleet services, facilities management and staff supervision in the region.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202670@npa.gov.za.
Financial Analyst Ref No: Recruit 2026/71
Centre: Cape Town
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need a qualification in Accounting, Forensic Auditing or equivalent, plus 3 years financial analysis experience. Strong analytical, communication, customer service and organisational skills are required.
Duties
The role includes capturing data, converting it into usable information, and conducting analysis of gathered information.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202671@npa.gov.za.
Organisational Development Practitioner Ref No: Recruit 2026/72
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need a qualification in Management Services, Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field, plus at least 1 year experience in organisational development or design. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will compile and review job descriptions, conduct job evaluation benchmarking, provide job evaluation administration, support change management projects, and perform general directorate administration.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202672@npa.gov.za.
Registry Clerk: Supervisor Ref No: Recruit 2026/73
Centre: DPP Eastern Cape (Makhanda)
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need an appropriate B Degree or three-year Diploma, with at least 2 years relevant administration experience. Registry and document management knowledge will be an advantage.
Duties
The post includes supervising registry and administrative support services, managing files, registers and mail, assessing staff performance, and ensuring proper filing systems.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202673@npa.gov.za.
Administrative Clerk Ref No: Recruit 2026/74
Centre: DPP Eastern Cape (Makhanda)
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need Grade 12 or equivalent. Good communication, planning, organisation, computer literacy and interpersonal skills are required.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide administrative support in the document centre, receive telephone calls, type documents, operate office equipment, open files, maintain filing systems and assist advocates.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202674@npa.gov.za.
Administrative Clerk Ref No: Recruit 2026/75
Centre: CPP Ntuzuma (KwaDukuza)
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Requirements
Applicants need Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Good communication, report writing, customer service, problem-solving and computer skills are required.
Duties
The role includes high-quality administrative support, drafting correspondence, filing, photocopying, faxing, delivering mail, and supporting legal staff with finance, HR and logistics administration.
How to apply
Send your application by email to Recruit202675@npa.gov.za.
How to apply for National Prosecuting Authority vacancies
To apply for these National Prosecuting Authority vacancies, submit:
- A completed new Z83 form
- A comprehensive CV only
Applications must be sent to the relevant recruitment response email listed under each post. Make sure documents are not password protected, and do not send ZIP files. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified supporting documents.
Important notes
Applicants should remember the following:
- Closing date is 30 March 2026
- Late applications will not be accepted
- Use the new Z83 form only
- The NPA uses an electronic response handling system
- If you do not receive an acknowledgement within one week after the closing date, then you may contact the NPA
- Successful candidates will undergo security clearance
- Shortlisted candidates may have their social media accounts checked
- Resettlement costs will not be paid by the NPA
Why these National Prosecuting Authority vacancies matter
These National Prosecuting Authority vacancies offer opportunities for experienced legal professionals, investigators, finance staff, ICT specialists, registry supervisors and administrative support workers. With vacancies available in different provinces and units, this advert gives a wide range of qualified applicants a chance to join one of South Africa’s most important justice institutions.