National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Internships: The Aspirant Prosecutor Programme
Apply By: 02 September 2024
Task Description
Successful candidates once appointed will undergo a 12-month training programme. There will be a formal assessment on completion of the training to determine competency for appointment as a prosecutor Conditions: When carrying out their duties, Prosecutors are always required to comply with the Code of Conduct and observe Policy Directives as determined and issued by the National Director of Public Prosecutions. A written contract between the National Prosecuting Authority and the Aspirant Prosecutor outlining the conditions of service shall be entered into and such contract will be valid and binding between the parties. An entry examination will be written which will form part of the selection process and only candidates successful in the examination based on the criteria decided will be allowed to the next level of the selection process. Aspirant Prosecutors who successfully completed the programme may not be placed permanently or on contract as District Court Prosecutors within the centre/cluster or division where they were trained. Placement is at the discretion of the NPA at any office in the country.
Qualifications
Complete LLB degree or equivalent foreign qualification supported by proof of accreditation of qualifications from SAQA. Final year LLB students may apply, provided that the LLB degree will be completed before the start date of the programme. Applicants must be currently unemployed, have no legal experience, and must NOT have participated in any form of Practical Vocational Training for legal practitioners. Permanent employees of the Department (DOJ&CD) and the NPA meeting the requirements may also apply. Applicants must be South African. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Additional
The Aspirant Prosecutor Programme is an internship programme within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) that entails in service training, which assists law graduates in gaining practical prosecutorial experience.
The programme runs for twelve months, after which the completion thereof enables competent candidates to be appointed at entry-level prosecutorial positions in the NPA. The programme helps to ensure that qualified prosecutors provide additional prosecutorial capacity in the lower courts.