Court Preparation Officer (NPA) x2
Job Details
- Job Title: Court Preparation Officer
- Organisation: National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
- Division: National Prosecutions Service
- Salary: R338,106 per annum
- Salary Level: Level 07
- Benefits: Excluding benefits
- Number of Posts: 2
- Locations:
- CPP: Welkom (Kroonstad) – Ref No. Recruit 2026/338
- CPP: Kimberley (Hopetown) – Ref No. Recruit 2026/339
- Employment Type: Not specified
Job Description
The National Prosecuting Authority is seeking Court Preparation Officers to provide holistic and integrated support to victims of crime, customers and witnesses within the court environment. The successful candidates will assist children and adult victims and witnesses with court preparation while helping to create a safe environment that reduces the risk of secondary traumatisation.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic and integrated care to victims of crime, customers and witnesses within the court environment.
- Help prevent secondary traumatisation by creating a safe and secure environment for victims and witnesses to testify.
- Implement court preparation programmes for children and adult victims of crime, customers and witnesses.
- Apply generally accepted court preparation techniques when performing duties.
- Liaise with and report to the Prosecutor/Manager.
- Provide appropriate support and assistance to victims and witnesses throughout the court preparation process.
- Perform other duties related to court preparation as required.
Requirements
Qualifications
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7); or
- A 3-year Diploma (NQF Level 6) in:
- Social Science
- Behavioural Studies
- An equivalent relevant qualification
Experience
- At least 1 year of working experience, including experience gained during training.
- Sound coordination and counselling experience.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to act independently, professionally, accountably and with credibility.
- Ability to work effectively with children.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
- Ability to provide appropriate support and counselling within a court environment.
Application Process
Welkom (Kroonstad)
Reference: Recruit 2026/338
Email: Recruit2026338@npa.gov.za
Enquiries: Lemmer Ludwick – (051) 410 6001
Kimberley (Hopetown)
Reference: Recruit 2026/339
Email: Recruit2026339@npa.gov.za
Enquiries: IL Mofokeng – (053) 807 4507