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The Judicial Service Commission hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced persons to submit applications to be considered for possible appointment to the position of Prosecutor-General of Namibia.
The requirements for the position are the following:
Constitutional requirement
- Legal qualifications that would entitle the applicant to practise in all courts of Namibia (these are stipulated in the Legal Practitioners Act, 1995);
- The applicant should, by virtue of his or her experience, conscientiousness and integrity be a fit and proper person to be entrusted with the responsibilities of the Office of the Prosecutor-General;
Additional requirements
- 15 years of admission as a legal practitioner;
- Proven track record of being able to act with integrity and impartiality;
- Must be prepared to personally prosecute or lead appeals in appropriate cases;
- Knowledge of the Namibian socio-economic context and government programme;
Other selection criteria that will be taken into account:
- Experience in criminal litigation or other experience in the field of criminal justice;
- Breadth of legal knowledge, particularly in areas that interface with criminal law, such as company law, POCA, international cooperation in criminal matters, e.g. extradition and human rights law;
- Demonstrable leadership qualities;
- A clear vision to improve the criminal justice system.
Suitable persons are encouraged to submit
- Certified copies of their curriculum vitae (candidates are requested not to name a serving judge or member of the JSC as a reference) and;
- two recent letters of recommendation/testimonials by respected members of the community in good standing;
- a completed questionnaire (available from the Secretariat of the Judicial Service Commission);
Apply to the Secretariat of the Judicial Service Commission by no later than 16 October 2920. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission Private Bag 13398 WINDHOEK |
Applications may also be hand-delivered to the following physical address: |
Office of the Chief Justice Supreme Court Rev. Michael Scott Street WINDHOEK |
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