Job Description
The National Prosecuting Authority is established in terms of Section 258 of the Constitution with the responsibility to institute and undertake criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State in the Public interest. Career opportunities have arisen in the National Prosecuting Authority.
The National Prosecuting Authority invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill vacancies that have arisen in the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Public Prosecutors shall include:
1. Prosecution of criminal cases in the Provincial and Regional Magistrates Courts.
2. Providing legal advice to the Police and other law enforcement agents in the investigation of criminal cases.
3. Perusing crime dockets and advising law enforcement agents accordingly.
4. Making decisions regarding sufficiency of evidence and charges to be preferred.
5. Drafting criminal charges and case summaries.
6. Attending to bail and other court applications.
7. Assisting in the preparation of court rolls and management of cases set down for trial.
8. Appearing in court as the State's representative.
9. Any other duties that may be assigned by the District Public Prosecutor or Public Prosecutor in Charge.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Candidates must possess at least a recognized LLB Degree. A Masters Degree in Law shall be an added advantage.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills and high initiative.
3. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
4. Integrity and fitness to hold public office.
5. Computer literacy shall be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested persons must deliver their application letters together with certified copies of birth certificate, National Identity Document, educational certificates, professional qualifications and detailed curriculum vitae. The application letter should clearly state the preferred Province of deployment. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the Provincial Capital of the Province indicated in their application letters.
All applications should be addressed and posted to The Secretary of the Board, National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe P. Bag Cy7714 Causeway Harare, or emailed to hr@npa.gov.zw or delivered to Corner House Building, Cnr Samora Machel Avenue/ Leopold Takawira Street, Harare or any National Prosecuting Authority Provincial office below:
Midlands Province
Gweru Magistrates Court Main Street
Gweru
Manicaland Province
Mutare Magistrates Court 102-104 Herbert Chitepo Street Mutare
Matabeleland North
Hwange Magistrates Court Mukwa Drive Baobab
Hwange
Mashonaland East Province Marondera Magistrates Court Ruzawe Road
Marondera
Mashonaland Central Province Bindura Magistrates Court Main Street
Bindura
Bulawayo Province
Tredgold Magistrates Court Tredgold Building
Leopold Takawira/ Fort Street Bulawayo
Masvingo Province
Masvingo Magistrates Court Cnr Robert Street/Leopold Takawira Street
Masvingo
Matabeleland South
Gwanda Magistrates Court Tuli Building
King Street
Gwanda
Mashonaland West Province Chinhoyi Magistrates Court Old Hospital Complex
Robson Manyika Drive Chinhoyi
Deadline for submission of applications is close of business on the 20" of March 2020
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