Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions

About the role

The National Prosecuting Authority is recruiting a Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions based in Gauteng, South Africa. The role guides investigations and prosecutions, oversees prosecutorial decisions and directs the governance and operations of the State Crime Unit (SCCU).

Key responsibilities

• Guide investigations and conduct prosecutions of identified cases.
• Exercise oversight on decisions to prosecute and advise and report to the Head of the SCCU.
• Ensure prosecution decisions comply with the law, the Constitution and applicable policies and procedures.
• Provide high-level, well-researched opinions and reports to the Head of the SCCU.
• Manage and direct governance and operations, and monitor and review strategy and operations.
• Develop performance or delivery improvement plans and employee performance management systems.
• Ensure the national strategy and annual plan of the SCCU are developed and implemented, and that regional offices meet targets.
• Monitor operational performance of regional offices to identify deficiencies and track progress toward strategic objectives.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to carry out the mandate of the SCCU.

Required profile

• An LLB; for serving prosecutors seeking promotion, any appropriate legal qualification.
• At least ten years of post-qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation.
• Demonstrable ability to act independently, professionally, accountably and with credibility.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate is an added advantage.