National Prosecuting Authority invites South African LLB graduates and final-year LLB students to apply for the Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme 2027/2028.
Training Programme Application Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Training Programme Location: Various NPA training centres across South Africa
About NPA Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme 2027/2028
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is inviting applications for the Aspirant Prosecutor Training Programme 2027/2028.
The programme forms part of the National Prosecutions Service and will run for a period of 12 months.
Successful candidates will undergo structured training and continuous assessment to determine competence for possible appointment as Prosecutors.
Programme Details
Post: Aspirant Prosecutor Training
Reference: Post 24/95
Programme: National Prosecutions Service
Duration: 12 months
Salary: R262 968 – R304 299 per annum, LP-1 to LP-2
Expected Start Date: 1 March 2027
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- LLB degree
OR
- Equivalent foreign qualification supported by proof of accreditation from SAQA
Final-year LLB students may also apply, provided that the LLB degree will be completed before the start date of the programme.
Applicants must also:
- Be South African citizens
- Demonstrate competency in acting independently, professionally, accountably and with credibility
Duties and Programme Conditions
Successful candidates will be appointed to undergo a 12-month training programme.
During the programme:
- There will be continuous assessment to determine competence for appointment as a Prosecutor
- Prosecutors must comply with the Code of Conduct
- Prosecutors must observe Policy Directives issued by the National Director of Public Prosecutions
- A written contract will be entered into between the NPA and the Aspirant Prosecutor
- An entry examination will be written as part of the selection process
- Only candidates who pass the entry examination, based on the set criteria, will proceed to the next stage of selection
Applicants must be available for the full 12-month training period.
No request to start later than the commencement date will be considered.
Important Placement Information
Aspirant Prosecutors who successfully complete the programme may not necessarily be placed permanently or on contract as District Court Prosecutors at the centre, cluster or division where they were trained.
Placement is at the discretion of the NPA and may be at any office in South Africa.
If an offer of permanent placement against a vacant post is made after training and is declined, it will be regarded as termination of contract employment.
Training Centres and Application Emails
Applicants must apply to only one training centre. Applying to more than one training centre will result in disqualification.
Johannesburg
Reference Number: APTJHB27
Email: APTJHB27@npa.gov.za
Randburg
Reference Number: APTRAN27
Email: APTRAN27@npa.gov.za
Protea
Reference Number: APTPRO27
Email: APTPRO27@npa.gov.za
Benoni, Vaal Rand Cluster
Reference Number: APTBEN27
Email: APTBEN27@npa.gov.za
Evander, Witbank Cluster
Reference Number: APTEVA27
Email: APTEVA27@npa.gov.za
Madadeni, Ladysmith Cluster
Reference Number: APTMAD27
Email: APTMAD27@npa.gov.za
Welkom
Reference Number: APTWEL27
Email: APTWEL27@npa.gov.za
Bloemfontein
Reference Number: APTBFN27
Email: APTBFN27@npa.gov.za
Kimberley
Reference Number: APTKIM27
Email: APTKIM27@npa.gov.za
Bellville
Reference Number: APTBELL27
Email: APTBELL27@npa.gov.za
George
Reference Number: APTGEO27
Email: APTGEO27@npa.gov.za
Klerksdorp
Reference Number: APTKLE27
Email: APTKLE27@npa.gov.za
Mahwelereng, Modimolle Cluster
Reference Number: APTMOD27
Email: APTMOD27@npa.gov.za
Polokwane
Reference Number: APTPLK27
Email: APTPLK27@npa.gov.za
Makhado, Thohoyandou Cluster
Reference Number: APTMAK27
Email: APTMAK27@npa.gov.za
Port Elizabeth
Reference Number: APTPLZ27
Email: APTPLZ27@npa.gov.za
Mthatha
Reference Number: APTMTH27
Email: APTMTH27@npa.gov.za
Application Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Most recent Z83 application form
- Comprehensive CV with details of previous legal experience, where applicable
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview.
Final-year LLB students must submit a copy of their academic record when requested.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by email to the relevant training centre listed above.
Applicants must apply to only one training centre.
Applications submitted to more than one training centre will be disqualified.
Enquiries
For enquiries, applicants may contact:
Gija Maswanganyi: 012 845 6944
Sharon Ntseo: 012 845 6664
Pfanani Malova: 012 845 6953
Important Notes
The NPA is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities will be given preference and are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be submitted on the most recent Z83 form, available from the DPSA website.
Documents must not be password protected. Zip files will be blocked and will not be processed.
Applications submitted in any way other than the published email address will be treated as invalid.
No late applications will be accepted.
Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential level. Appointment will be provisional pending the issuing of security clearance.
Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview.
Shortlisted applicants’ social media accounts may be accessed as part of the verification process.
The NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs.
Applicants who do not hear from the NPA within six months from the closing date should accept that their application was unsuccessful.