The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) invites eligible South Africa law graduates to apply for the Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme 2026. This 12-month structured training prepares candidates for appointment as prosecutors within South Africa’s National Prosecutions Service. The program aims to develop competent, ethical, and accountable prosecutors who uphold the principles of justice and integrity.
The NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities will be given preference and are encouraged to apply. In the filling of vacancies, the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,1996, and in particular the Employment Equity Act,1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022-2026, will take highest preference in the selection of suitable candidates.
Position Details
POST 25/50 : ASPIRANT PROSECUTOR TRAINING
National Prosecutions Service
(12 months training program)
SALARY : R252 855 – R292 596 per annum (LP-1 to LP-2)
Centres
CENTRE : Aspirants are to be appointed
- Vaal (Benoni) Ref No: APTVAL26.
- Johannesburg Ref No: APTJHB26.
- Randburg Ref No: APTRAN26.
- Bloemfontein Ref No: APTBFN26
- Welkom Ref No: APTWEL26.
- Ntuzuma Ref No: APTNTU26.
- Kimberley Ref No: APTKIM26.
- Klerksdorp Ref No: APTKLE26.
- Mihatha Ref No: APTMTH26.
- Bellville Ref No: APTBEL26.
- Polokwane Ref No: APTPLK26.
- West Rand (Protea) Ref No: APTWRP26.
- Modimolle Ref No: APTMOD26.
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Requirements:
[Witbank (Evander) Ref No: APTWIT26]
- 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.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not 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.
Duties
- Successful candidates once appointed will undergo a 12-month training programme.
- There will be formal assessments throughout the 12 months of the training programme.
- All activities and assessments must be completed. Continuous assessment will be conducted 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 a 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.
- Where an offer of permanent placement against a vacant post is made after the training and is declined, it will be regarded as a termination of contract employment.
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How to Apply
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response email addresses Applications:
- Vaal (Benoni) e mail: [email protected]
- Johannesburg e mail: [email protected]
- Randburg e mail: [email protected]
- Bioemfontein e mail: [email protected]
- Welkom e mail: APTWEI [email protected]
- Ntuzuma e mail: [email protected]
- Kimberley e mail: [email protected]
- Klerksdorp e mail: [email protected]
- Mihatha e mail: [email protected]
- Beliville e mail: [email protected]
- Polokwane e mail: [email protected]
- West Rand (Protea) e mail: [email protected]
- Modimolle e mail: [email protected]
- Witbank (Evander) e mail: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE : 04 August 2025
Application Requirements
NOTE : Applicants must submit applications on the most recent Z83 form, which can
be obtained on the website of any Public Service Department or on the DPSA
website link. The Z83 must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (describe details of previous legal experience). Failure to submit applications in the prescribed manner, will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents inclusive of a copy of Academic Record for final year LLB students on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA. If a handwritten Z83 is submitted it must be completed in BLOCK LETTERS. Where the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will be disqualified. Applicants must apply to only one (1) centre. Should an application be submitted to more than one (1) centre the applicant will be disqualified from the process. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
Applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System. Applications submitted in any other way other than the published e-mail address will be treated as invalid. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your application to enquire if your application has been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, only then
may you contact the NPA through the enquiries person listed in the advert.
The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within six (6) months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process.
Applicants are advised that as from 1 January 2021 a new Z83 application form is in use. The new application for employment form (Z83) can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NBI Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs.
ENQUIRIES
Pfanani Malova Tel No: (012) 845 6953
Gija Maswanganyi Tel No: (012) 845 6944
NOTE: Sharon Ntseo Tel No: (012) 845 6664
It is anticipated that the program will commence on 1 March 2026. All successful candidates must be available to accept the offer to commence with the training programme at the start of the programme. No request to start later than the commencement date will be entertained. A maximum of 100 Aspirants will be appointed. An updated entry examination study guide is available on the NPA Website.
For more Information: Visit the website for National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Aspirant Prosecutor Programme 2026
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