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Independent Centre Visitors x54 posts at JICS for unskilled candidates (Grade 12 + Letter from your Community Organisation)

Updated: Sep 24

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 : 10 October 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 20:00 (online)


POST 34/19 : INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITOR

(36-month contract appointment)

(Posts to be filled from 1 March/1 April 2026)

SALARY : R85 620 per annum (Level 5 - 3/8th), plus 37% in lieu of benefits

CENTRE :

Northern Management Region Correctional Centres (20 posts):

Atteridgeville Ref No: 154/2025

Bethal Ref No: 155/2025

Kgosi Mampuru C-Max Ref No: 156/2025

Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Ref No: 157/2025

Kutama Sinthimule Ref No: 158/2025

Potchefstroom Ref No: 159/2025

Tzaneen Ref No: 160/2025

Wolmaransstad Ref No: 161/2025

Zeerust Ref No: 162/2025

Barberton Maximum (Ref No 163/2025

Boksburg Ref No: 164/2025

Emthonjeni Ref No: 165/2025

Johannesburg (Medium C) Ref No: 166/2025

Modderbee Ref No: 167/2025 (X2 Posts)

Nigel Ref No: 168/2025

Leeuwkop Maximum Ref No: 169 of 2025

Losperfontein Ref No: 170 of 2025

Middelburg Ref No: 171/2025

Witbank Ref No: 172/2025


Central Management Region Correctional Centres (14 Posts):

Bethlehem Ref No: 173/2025

Brandfort Ref No: 174/2025

De Aar Ref No: 175/2025

Edenburg Ref No: 176/2025

Frankfort Ref No: 177/2025

Goedemoed (Medium A) Ref No: 178/2025

Groenpunt Maximum Ref No: 179/2025 (X2 Posts)

Groenpunt Juvenile Ref No: 180/2025

Hoopstad Ref No: 181/2025

Mangaung Ref No: 182/2025 (X2 Posts)

Springbok Ref No: 183/2025

Vereeniging Ref No: 184/2025


KwaZulu Natal Management Region Correctional Centres (11 Posts):

Sevontein Ref No: 185/2025

Stanger Ref No: 186/2025

Durban (Medium A) Ref No: 187/2025

Durban (Medium B) Ref No: 188/2025

Umzinto Ref No: 189/2025

Eshowe Ref No: 190/2025

Estcourt Ref No: 191/2025

Ncome Maximum Ref No: 192/2025

Kokstad (Medium) Ref No: 193/2025

Ebongweni (Super Max) Ref No: 194/2025 (X2 Posts)


Eastern Cape Management Region Correctional Centres (6 Posts):

Port Elizabeth Ref No: 195/2025

King Williams Town Ref No: 196/2025

Middledrift Ref No: 197/2025

Queenstown Ref No: 198/2025

East London (Medium B) Ref No: 199/2025

Idutywa Ref No: 200/2025


Western Cape Management Region Correctional Centres (3 Posts):

Drakenstein (Medium A) Ref No: 201/2025

Hawequa Ref No: 202/2025

Beaufort West Ref No: 203/2025


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.


APPLICATIONS :

Northern Management Region Correctional Centres:

Applications to be submitted through the links mentioned above or hand delivered to Block C 3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046

Johannesburg (Medium C): https://forms.gle/iBHpwWB9A1JXy2Y89


Central Management Region Correctional Centres:

Applications to be submitted through the links mentioned above or hand delivered to Fedsure House, 3rd Floor 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein 9300


KwaZulu Natal Management Region Correctional Centres:

Applications to be submitted through the links mentioned above or hand delivered to Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban 4001


Eastern Cape Management Region Correctional Centres:

Applications to be submitted through the links mentioned above or hand delivered to East London Magistrates Court, 3rd floor, room 407, Buffalo Street,


East London, 5200 Eastern Cape Management Region Correctional Centres:


Western Cape Management Region Correctional Centres:

Applications to be submitted through the links mentioned above or hand delivered to Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001Western Cape


Management Region Correctional Centres:


ENQUIRIES

: Central Management Region: Ms Y Mdlalose Tel No: (051) 4301954

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



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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