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POST 11/87 : DEPUTY CHIEF PROTECTOR

🏢 NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY ⏳ Closes: 15 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 11/87

Key details

Salary
R1 059 105. • per annum • package
Closing date
15 Apr 2026
Apply email
Recruit202681@npa.gov.za

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Overview
Lead the protection of vulnerable witnesses and manage related operations to ensure their safety and effective resource use.

Requirements

An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Policing or equivalent.

Must have at least six (6) years’ experience in the field of the post.

Must have police, military, or correctional service basic training.

Must have successfully completed a VIP and/or Close Protection course.

Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.

High level of understanding of and competency in people protection.

Knowledge and experience of undercover work.

Must be competent in at least two (2) official languages of which one must be English.

Must be prepared to be available 24/7 and travel extensively, even after-hours.

Know how to account for public funds according to the PFMA.

Knowledge of Asset Management in the Public service, Knowledge of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Victims Charter, and Batho Pele Principles.

Sound knowledge the Witness Protection Act, 1998, Firearm control Act and Criminal Procedure Act, 1977.

Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, the PFMA, 1999 and Treasury Regulations.

Sound knowledge of the Minimum-Security Information Standards (MISS).

Must be prepared to undergo a Top-Secret security clearance, a regular polygraph and voice stress analysis test.

Strategic capability and leadership.

General management skills.

People management and empowerment.

Administration skills.

Good communication skills.

Planning and Prioritizing.

Customer Focus and Responsiveness.

Problem solving and decision making.

Candidate will be subjected to a competency assessment which can include report writing, fire-arm competency, advance driving, and fitness assessment. A valid driver’s licence.


Duties

Manage admissions of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses and related persons.

Manage and coordinate the protection of witnesses and related persons and contribute to their safety.

Ensure that operations are conducted in line with the OWP mandate.

Ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources and good governance.

Provide sound stakeholder relationships.


How to apply

Email: Recruit202681@npa.gov.za

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