Deputy Director Of Public Prosecutions

Requirements

An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in civil and/or criminal litigation. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. Admission as an 73 Attorney/Advocate will be an added advantage. Right of appearance as contemplated in section 25(2) of the NPA Act, 32 of 1998. Demonstrate experience in managing motion proceedings. Good advocacy and legal drafting skills. Ability to apply technical /professional knowledge and skills. PRECCA, POCA, CPA51/177, Interpretation Act 33/1957. Performance Management. Superior Court Act 10/2013 and all rules of courts specifically in the superior court including the Constitution Court. Knowledge and experience in money laundering and complex corruption cases. Knowledge of State Capture recommendations and offences related threats. Preferred knowledge of FATF. People and Programme Management and Empowerment, Strategic Capability and Leadership. Project Management. Financial Management and head investigations Good interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills. A valid drivers’ licence.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the portfolio assigned by the Director. Manage, train and guide Advocates, Prosecutors and stakeholders in respect of all matters, including complex / high profile matters, in the High Court, the Highest Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court. Study and manage case dockets and other documents relating to criminal matters, make and review decisions with regard to the institution of criminal proceedings. Draft charge sheet and indictments. Lead investigations in accordance with Chapter 5 of the NPA Act. Prepare cases for court including the acquisition of additional evidence and drafting charge sheet, indictments and other court documents. Present the state’s case in court, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses and addressing the court on conviction and sentence. Study appeals and reviews, prepare opinions and heads of argument and argue cases in the appropriate court including Constitutional Court. Appear in motion applications pertaining to criminal matters. Ensure that strategic objectives of the NPA and unit are achieved. Oversee resources and align them to strategic objectives. Development, performance management and assessment of staff members. Deal with representations and complaints. Ensure that a high standard of professional work is being carried out. Adherence to the highest ethical standards and professional conduct in keeping with the LPC, NPA values, and the International Standards of Prosecution and prosecutors. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Deal with voluminous and complex cases within a short time frame. Deal with novel questions of law by way of opinion/review applications appeal. Engage with internal and external stakeholders. Attend to mutual legal assistance and extradition matters. The drafting of all processes and the engagement with foreign authorities. Investigate and prosecute cases as per the mandate of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption. Provide legal oversight and guidance in investigation projects and legal casework. Study case dockets and other documents relating to corruption matters, criminal matters, make and review decisions with regard to the institution of criminal proceedings. Prepare cases for court including the acquisition of additional evidence and drafting charge sheets, indictments and other court documents. Map out strategic planning for the Division and lead staff members towards achieving the strategic objectives. Draft and manage the summons process. Lead enquiries in respect of summonsed persons. Make application for centralization. Make application for the addition of racketeering charges. Make applications for extradition, draft all necessary process, and engage with foreign authorities. Make applications for mutual legal assistance, draft all necessary process, and engage with foreign authorities. Liaise with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) to effect AFU process in relevant cases including international asset recovery. Liaise with the Witness Protection Unit (WPU) where necessary. Study, manage, and check voluminous and complex criminal cases and decide whether the matter is ready for the institution of prosecution. Draft and manage: the prosecution strategy plan, witness plan, exhibits plan, and docket security plan. Conduct prosecutions in regional or high court from enrolment to finalization including bail, motion applications, pre-trial conferences, conducting of the trial, lodging of state appeals, responding to appeals by the accused, and arguing constitutional court matters where necessary. Appear and argue in motion court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, and Constitutional Court as necessary. Participate on stakeholder forums, case management forums, and any other forums on instruction by the Investigating Director. Formulate opinions on novel questions of law, and other legal matters. Prepare applications or reply to motions and argue in motion court. Respond to parliamentary queries when 74 requested. Formulate and/ comment on prosecution policies and/ or directives. Manage and supervise staff including mentoring, coaching, the provision of legal guidance, performance management, individual skills assessment, skills transfer.

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