National Prosecuting Authority: Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026 (5 Posts Available)
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has advertised five Administrative Clerk posts across four separate vacancies under DPSA Circular 29 of 2026, spanning the Bloemfontein and Mmabatho regions. These Grade 12 entry-level and supervisory posts offer a genuine route into South Africa’s criminal justice administration system for candidates strong in document management, case administration, and general office support.
Here is a full breakdown of all four Administrative Clerk vacancies, their requirements, and how to apply before the closing date.
Administrative Clerk: Supervisor (Re-advert)
- Reference Number: RECRUIT 2026/285
- Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), excluding benefits
- Centre: DPP: Bloemfontein
Requirements
- An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or three-year Diploma (NQF 6)
- A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in Administration Management
- Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility
- Understanding of criminal court administration processes
- Excellent communication and administrative skills, including report writing
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision
- Strong organizational and management skills, with good analytical ability
- Computer skills in MS Word, Excel (intermediate or advanced), and Outlook
- A valid driver’s licence
Key Duties
- Managing and supervising the Legal Admin and Document Management sections, as well as the registry section
- Managing all non-legal filing in the DPP document centre
- Checking and signing off electronic registers, including Corporate Services files, HR, Fleet, and Finance
- Checking and signing off closed files, and performing monthly inspections
- Managing case files and compiling and submitting court statistics
- Implementing and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
- Liaising with customers and stakeholders, and responding to audit queries
- Managing and supervising human resource functions of staff within the Registry, Legal Admin, and Document Management section
Enquiries: Lemmer Ludwick, Tel: (051) 410 6001 Applications: Recruit2026285@npa.gov.za
Administrative Clerk (CPP: Mmabatho)
- Reference Number: RECRUIT 2026/294
- Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05), excluding benefits
- Centre: CPP: Mmabatho (Lichtenburg)
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of clerical duties and practices, including data capturing, computer operation, and statistics collection
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service
- Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility
- Excellent communication and administrative skills, both verbal and written
- Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, MS Office suite, and Outlook
- Flexibility, document administration, and planning and organizing skills
Key Duties
- Providing high-level administrative support to the office of the Senior Public Prosecutor and Prosecutors in the cluster, including logistical services
- Managing correspondence and liaising with a range of stakeholders in the Justice Sector
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating events, meetings, and other arrangements
- Managing information and maintaining an appropriate filing system
- Making travel and accommodation arrangements when necessary, and managing diaries
- Collecting information and executing a wide variety of administrative tasks
- Providing administrative support to legal staff on finance, logistics, and human resources matters
- Delivering mail and faxes, and rendering general administrative support such as filing, photocopying, and dispatching documents
- Collecting and capturing statistics
Enquiries: Flora Kalakgosi, Tel: (018) 381 9041 Applications: Recruit2026294@npa.gov.za
Administrative Clerk (DPP: Bloemfontein, OCC)
- Reference Number: RECRUIT 2026/295
- Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05), excluding benefits
- Centre: DPP: Bloemfontein (OCC)
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility
- Sound planning and organizing skills, along with written and verbal communication ability
- General computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Good people skills, with strong interpersonal and communication ability
- Ability to act independently
Key Duties
- Registering incoming dockets and scanning them accordingly
- Capturing information on the Electronic Case Register (ECR) and updating it daily from court
- Providing dockets electronically, and photocopies where necessary, to the Defence on request of Prosecutors
- Liaising with Prosecutors on matters dealt with, and verifying court proceedings
- Generating reports from the ECR for statistics purposes, including various statistics sheets
- Drawing up reports from Access, Power BI, and PowerPoint tools, as well as Excel spreadsheets for case summaries
- Drawing reports from the ECR for submission to Supervisors, the DPP, and National Office for monthly reporting
- Attending to case flow queries from Prosecutors and SAPS via the ECR
- Providing case administration and document management, including preparing and maintaining files
- Maintaining the E-disclosure platform and handling Prosecutor caseloads
Enquiries: Lemmer Ludwick, Tel: (051) 410 6001 Applications: Recruit2026295@npa.gov.za
Administrative Clerk (Specialised Commercial Crime Unit) – X2 Posts
- Reference Number: RECRUIT 2026/296 (X2 Posts)
- Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05), excluding benefits
- Centre: Bloemfontein
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrable competency in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility
- Excellent communication and administrative skills, including report writing
- Customer focus and responsiveness
- Excellent administrative and problem-solving skills, along with good analytical ability
- Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, MS Office suite, and Outlook
- Flexibility, writing skills, and task time management skills
Key Duties
This role carries the same core duties as the Administrative Clerk post at DPP: Bloemfontein above, covering docket registration and scanning, ECR data capturing and daily updates, generating statistics and reports through Access, Power BI, and PowerPoint, case administration and document management, and handling Prosecutor caseloads within the Specialised Commercial Crime Unit environment.
Enquiries: Lemmer Ludwick, Tel: (051) 410 6001 Applications: Recruit2026296@npa.gov.za
How to Apply (All Posts)
All applications for NPA posts follow the same standard process:
- Complete the most recent Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA website at dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc
- Attach a comprehensive CV only, with detailed experience information. Applications missing either the Z83 or the CV will be disqualified
- Email your application to the specific reference-numbered email address listed for the post you are applying for
- Do not password-protect your documents, and avoid ZIP files, since these will be blocked by the NPA’s system
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Important Notes for Applicants
- Certified copies of qualifications are not required at application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit these, along with other relevant documents, on or before the day of the interview
- Non-RSA citizens or Permanent Resident Permit holders with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation report, but only once shortlisted, and it remains the applicant’s responsibility to arrange this evaluation
- The NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System for emailed applications. Applicants are asked not to contact the NPA directly to confirm receipt. If you haven’t received an acknowledgement within one week of the closing date, you may then follow up
- If you have not heard back within six months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential level, and appointments are provisional pending the outcome of this clearance. Fingerprints are taken on the day of the interview
- The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be reviewed as part of the verification process
- All shortlisted candidates undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and a separate integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
- The NPA is not able to cover resettlement costs for successful applicants
- The NPA is an equal opportunity employer, and people with disabilities are given preference and encouraged to apply. Selection is guided by Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution, the Employment Equity Act of 1998, and the NPA Employment Equity Strategy 2022 to 2026
Final Thoughts
With four separate Administrative Clerk opportunities spanning supervisory and entry-level positions across Bloemfontein and Mmabatho, this NPA circular offers multiple genuine routes into public sector administration for Grade 12 qualified candidates, and a step up for those with a relevant degree or diploma and administration management experience. Make sure you use the correct new Z83 form, attach only your comprehensive CV, avoid ZIP files, and send your application to the correct reference-specific email address before the 31 August 2026 closing date.
Apply now, using the correct reference number and email address for your chosen post above.
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