National Prosecuting Authority (NPA): Aspiring Prosecutors Training 2024 / 2025

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Aspiring Prosecutors Training Programme 2024.

Are you a recent LLB graduate eager to embark on a career in the legal profession? The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is offering an exciting opportunity through its Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme. This 12-month training initiative is designed to equip young legal minds with the skills and experience needed to excel as prosecutors in South Africa.

Why Join the NPA?

The NPA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, making it an equal opportunity employer. In line with South Africa’s constitutional and legislative framework, the NPA prioritizes the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998). As part of the NPA’s Youth Employment initiative, this programme is specifically aimed at young people aged 35 and under. Furthermore, the NPA is dedicated to promoting the employment of people with disabilities and encourages them to apply.

Programme Details

• Position: Aspirant Prosecutor
• Salary: R239,673 – R277,341 per annum (LP-1 to LP-2)
• Training Centres:
  • Vaal (Benoni)
  • Johannesburg
  • Randburg
  • Bloemfontein
  • Welkom
  • Ladysmith
  • Kimberley
  • Klerksdorp
  • Mthatha
  • Bellville
  • Polokwane
  • Thohoyandou
  • Modimolle
  • Middelburg

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must have completed an LLB degree or hold an equivalent foreign qualification, with proof of accreditation from SAQA. Final-year LLB students may also apply, provided they complete their degree before the programme’s start date.
• Employment Status: Applicants must be currently unemployed and have no prior legal experience. They should not have participated in any Practical Vocational Training for legal practitioners.
• Nationality: Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Professional Conduct: Candidates must demonstrate competency in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Once selected, successful candidates will undergo a rigorous 12-month training programme. The training will involve practical experience and assessments to determine the candidates’ competency for appointment as prosecutors.

Throughout the programme, candidates are required to adhere to the NPA’s Code of Conduct and observe Policy Directives issued by the National Director of Public Prosecutions. On completing the training, aspirant prosecutors may be placed in various NPA offices across the country, based on the organization’s discretion. It is essential to note that declining a permanent placement offer may result in the termination of the contract.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 02 September 2024
• Programme Commencement: 3 March 2025

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their applications via email to the relevant recruitment response email addresses, as 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: APTLE25@npa.gov.za
• Mthatha: APTMTH25@npa.gov.za
• Bellville: APTBL25@npa.gov.za
• Polokwane: APTPLK25@npa.gov.za
• Thohoyandou: APTTHO25@npa.gov.za
• Modimolle: APTMOD25@npa.gov.za
• Middelburg: APTMID25@npa.gov.za

For further enquiries, you may contact:

• Gija Maswanganyi: Tel No: (012) 845 6944
• Mlungisi Baloyi: Tel No: (012) 845 6927
• Pfanani Malova: Tel No: (012) 845 6953

Apply now and take the first step toward your future as an esteemed prosecutor in South Africa!