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ICC Visitors at JICS for uneskilled candidates with letter recommendations from their community organisations


 JUDICIAL INSPECTORATE FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of JICS will be taken into consideration. People with Disabilities will be accommodated within reasonable limits. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the JICS in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the JICS’s Employment Equity Plan.

CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)


POST 28/60 : INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITOR (X14 POSTS)

(36-month contract appointment)

SALARY : R85 620 per annum (3/8th, Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

CENTRE : Kwa-Zulu Natal Management Region:

Durban Medium A Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 134/2025

Durban Medium C Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 135/2025

Regional Office Ref No: JI 136/2025

Pietermaritzburg (Med A) Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 137/2025

Ixopo Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 138/2025

Utrecht Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 139/2025

Nkandla Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 140/2025

Matatiel Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 141/2025

Central Management Region:

Ladybrand Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 142/2025

Eastern Cape Management Region:

Middleburg Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 143/2025

Western Cape Management Region:

Buffeljagsrivier Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 144/2025

Helderstroom Max Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 145/2025

Mossel Bay Youth Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 146/2025

Pollsmoor Remand Detention Ref No: JI 147/2025

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior certificate. Computer literate and accurate. A recommendation/ nomination as an ICCV by a community organization (not older than six (6) months) must be attached to your application. Ability to work independently and as a team. Public spirited and sound knowledge of the Batho Pele principles. Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure. Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing). Driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Preference will be given to qualifying applications received from individuals residing in communities which are in the vicinity of the correctional centre where the post needs to be filled.

DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible to visit the correctional facility daily and engage with inmates and DCS officials on complaints and other matters. Monitor the conditions of incarceration and report on findings. Monitor and report on all instances of deaths, segregation, use of mechanical restraints and use of force in the centre. Support officials from JICS during inspections and investigations. Handle administrative tasks which include dealing with and capturing of inmate complaints, mandatory matters and detailed report writing.

ENQUIRIES : Central Management Region: Ms Y Mdlalose Tel No: (051) 430 1954

Kwa-Zulu Natal Management Region: Mr. S Sibanyoni Tel No: (031) 366 1900

Northern Management Region: Ms G Thabethe Tel No: (012) 663 7521

Western Cape Management Region: Mr S Sani Tel No: (021) 421 1012

Eastern Cape Management Region: Ms N Sifesane Tel No: (043) 722 2729


APPLICATIONS :

KwaZulu Natal: Submitted online through the links below or hand delivered to

Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban 4001.

Durban Medium A Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/et8roHSPN9E8fJof8

Durban Medium C Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/yiT1epRy2sSvsj4P8

Pietermaritzburg (Med A) Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/idvTQVyv4GLF7VKNA

Ixopo Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/oSimjrKPANvy2rdb7

Utrecht Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/uMAAh3HZUwVUbRfy9

Nkandla Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/sp2ugQUBKmG7nQmV9

Matatiel Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/abXnBs75YXdxqvKw7

Ladybrand Correctional Centre: Submitted online through https://forms.gle/6xwjrqdVNQnxop3Z8 or hand

delivered to Fedsure House, 3rd Floor 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300


Eastern Cape Management Region:

Middleburg Correctional Centre: Applicants to be submitted through following link https://forms.gle/adSaeQjB7SdunYq49

or hand delivered to East London Magistrates Court, 3rd floor, room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200


Western Cape Management Region:

Submitted online through the links below or hand delivered to Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001

Buffeljagsrivier Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/TYt99mw69aFC8qMB7

Helderstroom Max Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/JseSZXHh4UGFnHwG7

Mossel Bay Youth Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/MrzXFy515Qr4xpP2A

Pollsmoor Remand Detention: https://forms.gle/5PfrwvKvfry4AGaX7



NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment and saved with surname and initials. JPEG (picture/snapshot) applications will not be accepted. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All applications must reach the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) on/or before the closing date and time. JICS cannot be held responsible for server delays. Applications submitted in any other way other than the published link or hand delivery will be treated as invalid. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83, it is acceptable for applicants to indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached”. However, the question related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part “F” must be answered and the declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience, if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Posts of Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCV) also requires a recommendation/nomination as an ICCV by a community organization (not older than six (6) months) and must be attached to your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’ technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used for the sole purpose of this application and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The JICS reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The appointment will be made according to the Public Service Act of 1994. All short-listed candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical 19 exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencies-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. JICS is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment, preference will be giving to Whites, Indian Females, African Males, Coloured Males, and people living with disabilities


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