In line with Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, as well as the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022–2026, preference will be given to candidates who help advance representivity within the institution.
Application Closing Date
Closing Date: 13 May 2026, All applications must be submitted via the relevant recruitment response email addresses listed under each post. Applicants are required to submit:
- The latest Z83 application form
- A comprehensive CV with detailed work experience
- Applications must be submitted before or on the closing date
- Late applications will not be accepted
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by SAQA evaluation reports.
Available Positions
The NPA has advertised 21 different vacancy listings, with several positions offering multiple posts.
Senior and Management Positions
- Chief Forensic Accountant – Head Office
Ref No: Recruit 2026/112
1 Post - Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions – Pretoria
Ref No: Recruit 2026/111
2 Posts - Senior Public Prosecutor
Various Centres
Ref Nos: 113–116
4 Posts - Senior State Advocate – Mmabatho
Ref No: Recruit 2026/117
1 Post - Senior State Advocate – Pretoria
Ref No: Recruit 2026/118
2 Posts - Senior Forensic Data Case Analyst – Pretoria
Ref No: Recruit 2026/119
1 Post - Regional Court Control Prosecutor
Ref Nos: 120 & 132
2 Posts - State Advocate – Gauteng Local Division
Ref No: Recruit 2026/121
3 Posts - State Advocate – Asset Forfeiture Unit
Ref No: Recruit 2026/122
1 Post - Senior Financial Investigator – Cape Town (George)
Ref No: Recruit 2026/123
1 Post
Legal and Court Positions
- District Court Control Prosecutor
Ref Nos: 124–125
2 Posts - Regional Court Prosecutor
Ref Nos: 126–131
6 Posts
Administrative and Support Positions
- Communications Officer
Ref No: Recruit 2026/133
1 Post - Administrative Officer: Assets, Fleet & Facilities
Ref No: Recruit 2026/134
1 Post - Administrative Officer: LOGIS
Ref No: Recruit 2026/135
1 Post - Administrative Clerk – Welkom
Ref No: Recruit 2026/136
1 Post - Administrative Clerk – Pretoria
Ref No: Recruit 2026/137
2 Posts - Finance Clerk – Mthatha
Ref No: Recruit 2026/138
1 Post - Administrative Clerk – Strategy Management Office
Ref No: Recruit 2026/139
1 Post - Administrative Clerk – East London
Ref No: Recruit 2026/140
2 Posts - Administrative Clerk – Odi (Rustenburg)
Ref No: Recruit 2026/141
1 Post
Important Notes for Applicants
- Successful candidates will undergo security clearance
- Fingerprints will be taken on the interview day
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo practical and integrity assessments
- Some management positions require NSG SMS Pre-entry Certificate
- The NPA reserves the right not to fill a post
- If no response is received within six months, consider the application unsuccessful
This total includes all positions with multiple vacancies. The NPA recruitment drive for 2026 presents an excellent opportunity for professionals in law, prosecution, forensic accounting, investigations, administration, finance, and communications to build rewarding careers within South Africa’s justice system.