National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ)
DUE: 17 APR 2025
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) is established in terms of
Section 258 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. The institution mandated to institute
and undertake criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State.
Career opportunities have arisen in the NPAZ. Applications are invited from suitably
qualified and experienced persons to fill vacancies that have arisen in the Authority
in the following departments:
PUBLIC PROSECUTORS X 34
GRADE : P7
DUTY STATION : PROVINCES AND DISTRICTS
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Applicants must possess a recognised LLB Degree. A Master’s Degree in Law
shall be an added advantage.
2. Good writing and verbal communication skills.
3. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
4. Integrity and fitness to hold public office.
5. Computer literacy.
6. Applicants must be 18 – 45 years of age.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Public Prosecutors include:
1. Prosecution of criminal cases.
2. Providing legal advice to the Police and other law enforcement agents in the investigation of criminal cases.
3. Perusing crime dockets and advising law enforcement agents accordingly.
4. Making decisions regarding sufficiency of evidence and charges to be preferred.
5. Drafting criminal charges and case summaries.
6. Attending to bail and other court applications.
7. Assisting in the preparation of court rolls and management of cases set down for trial.
8. Appearing in court as the State’s representative.
9. Any other duties that may be assigned by the District Public Prosecutor or
Public Prosecutor in Charge.
TO APPLY
Interested persons must deliver 4 (four) of their application letters together with
certified copies of birth certificate, National Identity Document, educational
certificates and transcripts, professional qualifications and detailed curriculum
vitae. The application letter should clearly state the preferred Province of
Deployment. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be addressed to
The Secretary, National Prosecuting
Authority of Zimbabwe, P. Bag CY7714 Causeway Harare, or delivered to 101
Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare.
Deadline for submission of applications is close of business on Thursday
17 April 2025.