Public Prosecutors X 45

• Public Prosecutors x 45
• Daily Station: Nationwide
• Reports to: Prosecutor in Charge (Provincial)

Job Summary

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Legal
• Closing Date: 2026-11-06

Key Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal matters on behalf of the State in the Magistrates Courts and present cases, examine witnesses, lead evidence and make submissions on behalf of the State.
• Persuade dockets for completeness and legal sufficiency, identify evidential gaps, write legal opinions and direct further investigations with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
• Decide, under the guidance of the Prosecutor in Charge, whether to prosecute, and frame and amend charges that are sound in law and fact.
• Represent the State in bail and other court applications, resisting arrest and consenting or opposing on legal and factual grounds, with the authority of the Prosecutor in Charge where consent is granted.
• Manage the trial and prior relevant urgent and sensitive matters, serve State papers on the defence timeously, track applications and follow-up on exhibits.
• Argue points of law and procedure, respond to judicial queries and file well-researched submissions that uphold the rule of law.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent.
• Five Ordinary Level passes including English Language at Grade C or better.
• At least one year in secretarial or legal clerical work.

How to Apply

Prepare an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of your national identity document, academic and professional certificates. Combine all documents into one Portable Document Format (PDF) file and email it to npa@npa.gov.zw , quoting NPA/ZVAC/2026/02: Executive Assistant in the subject line.

REF Code: NPA/ZVAC/2026/02