Apply for National Prosecuting Authority (NPA): Aspiring Prosecutors Training. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) urges South African unemployed youth and graduates to apply for Aspiring Prosecutors Training Programme 2024.
NPA Application Closing Date: 02 September 2024
Location: South Africa
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.
IMPORTANCE OF 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 Description
- 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
NPA 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 programe’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.
Responsibilities/Duties
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.
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
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Apply Today!!!!
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