The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa plays a critical role in upholding justice and the rule of law. For 2025, the NPA has announced exciting Personal Assistant (PA) vacancies within its regional and national offices. These vacancies are ideal for individuals with strong administrative skills who are passionate about supporting legal professionals in the fight against crime.
About the Role
As a Personal Assistant at the NPA, you will provide essential administrative support to senior legal executives, directors, and unit heads. Your responsibilities may include:
- Managing diaries and scheduling meetings
- Handling sensitive correspondence
- Preparing reports, presentations, and case files
- Coordinating travel and logistics
- Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in all tasks
This role is well-suited to highly organized, proactive, and discreet individuals who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
POSTS: PERSONAL ASSISTANT (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE :
- Pretoria: Head Office Ref No: Recruit 2025/359
- DPP: Mthatha Ref No: Recruit 2025/358
- Pretoria: Head Office Ref No: Recruit 2025/357
REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 12 and Secretarial Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in rendering support service to senior management.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- General computer literacy. Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different background.
- Good telephone etiquette and above average planning and organizing skills.
- Good people skills.
- High level of reliability.
- Written communication skills.
- Ability to conduct legal research.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
- Ability to identify and handle confidential matters, and to keep confidential matters as such.
- Good grooming, presentation and professionalism.
- Knowledge of the relevant legislations, policies, prescripts and procedures applicable in the public sector.
- A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
DUTIES :
- Provide secretarial and administration support in the office of the Special Director of Public Prosecutions.
- Receiving and screening of telephone calls and referring calls to the correct role players if not meant for the SDPP.
- Type documents for the office. Operate office equipment like fax machines and photocopiers.
- Provide clerical support services to the office.
- Make travel and logistical arrangements for meetings and events, process travel and subsistence claims.
- Take minutes during meetings.
- Draft routine correspondence.
- Develop and maintain an accessible and user-friendly filing system.
- Handle procurement of standard items such as stationary.
- Liaise with other offices of the NPA and Administration with regard to all matters pertaining to the administrative functions of the office.
- Re direct correspondence addressed to the SDPP to the relevant offices.
ENQUIRIES :
- Jerry Mokwape Tel No: (012) 845 6578
- Nobekezela Madikizela Tel No: (047) 501 2684
- Karen Van Rensburg Tel No: (012) 845 6144
APPLICATIONS :
- Pretoria: Head Office e mail: Recruit2025359@npa.gov.za
- DPP: Mthatha e mail: Recruit2025358@npa.gov.za
- Pretoria: Head Office e mail: Recruit2025357@npa.gov.za
DOWNLOAD THE NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY (NPA) VACANCIES ADVERT HERE
CLOSING DATE : 17 June 2025
Why Work at the NPA?
The NPA offers not just a job, but a career in public service where you make a meaningful impact. As a Personal Assistant, you will be part of a highly respected legal institution that upholds the values of integrity, accountability, and justice. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, job security, skills development opportunities, and a chance to serve the nation.
NOTE :
Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information). Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents 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 (only when shortlisted).
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted). Handwritten Z83 must be completed in BLOCK LETTERS. If the Z83 is not completed as prescribed your application will not be accepted. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked.
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