The Key role is to represent the State, the Government (Offices, Agencies and Ministries) in civil and labour matters and officials in criminal cases.

1. Act on behalf of Government and Government officials in:
   • Criminal matters
   • Labour matters and
   • Civil matters.
2. Provide the following services to the Government:
• Conveyancing
• Debt collection
• Render Legal Advice concerning the aforesaid.

The key role is to assist the Attorney-General in being the principle legal advisor to the President and Government.

1. to provide legal advice and opinions to the President and Government;
2. to represent the Government on National and International Forums;
3. to scrutinize Bills and Proclamations before tabling in Parliament;
4. to act as negotiators and representatives on National and International Forums;
5. in commissions of inquiry and disciplinary hearings at O/M/A’s.

The key role is to prosecute and defend appeals in criminal proceedings in the High Court and the Supreme Court in the Name of the State.

1. to prosecute, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, in the name of the Republic of Namibia in criminal proceedings;
2. to prosecute and defend appeals in criminal proceedings in the High Court and the Supreme Court;
3. to perform all functions relating to the exercise of such powers;
4. to delegate to other officials, subject to his or her control and direction, authority to conduct criminal proceedings in any Court;
5. to perform all such other functions as may be assigned to him or her in terms of any other law.