Public Prosecutor

Conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state by assessing evidence, preparing cases and presenting legal arguments in court. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Public Prosecutor do?

Conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state by assessing evidence, preparing cases and presenting legal arguments in court.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR600 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Court advocacy · EssentialCriminal law · EssentialEvidence analysis · EssentialLegal research · EssentialDecision making · Important
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LLB — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Public Prosecutor do?

Conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state by assessing evidence, preparing cases and presenting legal arguments in court.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Court advocacy, Criminal law, Evidence analysis, Legal research, Decision making.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.