Job Opportunities:

Location: Correctional Centres across South Africa (see regional lists below)
Closing Date: 25 October 2025
Position Type: Contract (36 months), 3/8th appointment
Salary: R85,620 per annum (Level 05, 3/8th) plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Overview

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) is appointing Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCVs) nationwide. ICCVs safeguard inmate rights by conducting daily visits, recording and escalating complaints, monitoring detention conditions, and supporting JICS in inspections and investigations. This is a meaningful, community-facing role for service-oriented individuals committed to dignity, transparency, and justice.

Key Responsibilities

-Conduct daily visits to allocated correctional centres; engage inmates and DCS officials.

-Receive, record, and report complaints, grievances, and incidents; ensure timely escalation.

-Monitor detention conditions against human-rights standards; document non-compliance.

-Compile reports on serious matters: deaths in custody, segregation, mechanical restraints, use of force.

-Support JICS inspections/investigations and maintain accurate registers and records.

Requirements & Skills

–Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.

–Computer literacy with high accuracy.

–Mandatory: Recommendation/nomination letter (≤6 months old) from a recognised community organisation.

-Strong community-service orientation; knowledge of Batho Pele principles.

-Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; assertive and composed under pressure.

-Ability to work independently and in a team; valid driver’s licence advantageous.

–Residency near the centre applied for will receive preference.

Why This Role Matters

ICCVs act as independent watchdogs—strengthening accountability and the humane treatment of people in custody in line with the Constitution and international standards.

How to Apply (What to Submit)

• Detailed CV
• Certified copy of Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Certified copy of ID
• Recommendation/Nomination letter from a community organisation (≤6 months old) – compulsory
• Certified copies of any other qualifications and driver’s licence (if applicable)
• Complete the NEW Z83 (2021) where requested

Submit by 25 October 2025 via the relevant online form or hand-delivery address per region below.

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Vacancies & Application Links (X54)

NORTHERN MANAGEMENT REGION

Hand-deliver: Block C3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046

• Atteridgeville – Ref 204/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/X1Xsbe3VCpgF9zeA9
• Bethal – Ref 205/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/g5KhQEhXzrj5Vr7f9
• Kgosi Mampuru C-Max – Ref 206/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/e11nrvzWzCtsQ4cx9
• Kgosi Mampuru Maximum – Ref 207/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/qHv4prgT35GE9XSo7
• Kutama Sinthumule – Ref 208/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/LG8A8PVzzWVG3CRu8
• Potchefstroom – Ref 209/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/boa2NehSo4e6mUkZ8
• Tzaneen – Ref 210/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/TjaC56U7C5PGP15X8
• Wolmaransstad – Ref 211/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/F7X9H6ssj2vD7VR7A
• Zeerust – Ref 212/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/pf32s684hrMti5bx5
• Barberton Maximum – Ref 213/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/ebJ4V6aCU89aivn89
• Boksburg – Ref 214/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/josVaQkKrwZKweZe9
• Emthonjeni – Ref 215/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/GjXa2vyqmuJrXWDLA
• Johannesburg (Medium C) – Ref 216/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/ThpALhk44eCW5gv3A
• Modderbee (x2) – Ref 217/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/x9wo2Heg2pt7PPjRA
• Nigel – Ref 218/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/pzmC3ojv5VWM6xmy9
• Leeuwkop Maximum – Ref 219/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/agFzoLAs6GcHQ8sN9
• Losperfontein – Ref 220/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/82N1LxzowrVu8avp9
• Middelburg – Ref 221/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/rhXFcFAAZxsHXLbQ8
• Witbank – Ref 222/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/AaB13D5LP2fUj8uC8

CENTRAL MANAGEMENT REGION

Hand-deliver: Fedsure House, 3rd Floor, 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300

• Bethlehem – Ref 223/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/Yo7GbMA8oXfRHoqr8
• Brandfort – Ref 224/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/Cqaywm5QgUqH3M4s6
• De Aar – Ref 225/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/RSXL1hD3eT3FyT4UA
• Edenburg – Ref 226/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/mLVxHTcX8dATFSA18
• Frankfort – Ref 227/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/3q4e4UKzvMdL7zxGA
• Goedemoed (Medium A) – Ref 228/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/6RkVDsoh8YBsSQHb9
• Groenpunt Maximum (x2) – Ref 229/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/DjTfmoRpJxn9UurR8
• Groenpunt Juvenile – Ref 230/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/pEN8VyjAUa4CeV38A
• Hoopstad – Ref 231/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/TWEqzmKmjEuYxbw38
• Mangaung (x2) – Ref 232/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/K7qt7ueJwoBVNYw97
• Springbok – Ref 233/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/qZc2jPpXuxhNVW2X9
• Vereeniging – Ref 234/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/BjQgAyJq8PxjEsfU7

KWAZULU-NATAL MANAGEMENT REGION

Hand-deliver: Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban, 4001

• Sevontein – Ref 235/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/3TSu9HkYBgG9358M7
• Stanger – Ref 236/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/bSR8M6MkzC9duoQw5
• Durban (Medium A) – Ref 237/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/Ko9e9PwZNXfTqT4T7
• Durban (Medium B) – Ref 238/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/BMqmzubRAAsjj6pz9
• Umzinto – Ref 239/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/HRiJBddqxeANC12k7
• Eshowe – Ref 240/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/gbrwAiUnVusC9ZYX6
• Estcourt – Ref 241/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/dHtdMaefS2GruJ7j8
• Ncome Maximum – Ref 242/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/Pp5YhuNB8ssrQZR78
• Kokstad (Medium) – Ref 243/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/CyM2dtcfXs5S3e1F6
• Ebongweni (Super Max) (x2) – Ref 244/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/jknkohc7HYQMnxdH7

EASTERN CAPE MANAGEMENT REGION

Hand-deliver: East London Magistrates Court, 3rd Floor, Room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200

• Port Elizabeth – Ref 245/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/9aCKcpGSyFYVtNDz8
• King Williams Town – Ref 246/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/cmpxzwkrDjnLph2B7
• Middledrift – Ref 247/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/YPz6vtqE6zyMkvyWA
• Queenstown – Ref 248/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/jY1Ay8ChnpJkb9BX6
• East London (Medium B) – Ref 249/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/PFiWNp27uuGLoSV5A
• Idutywa – Ref 250/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/wEJd8gk52HogERxF8

WESTERN CAPE MANAGEMENT REGION

Hand-deliver: Standard Bank Building, 9th Floor, No. 1 Thibault Square, Cnr Long St & Hans Strijdom Ave, Cape Town, 8001

• Drakenstein (Medium A) – Ref 251/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/2pn4vC7qGDbg4XDV6
• Hawequa – Ref 252/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/Zr2yimAN4dT2UjzB8
• Beaufort West – Ref 253/2025 – Apply: https://forms.gle/qoun5n16kaDnPnJZ9

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Important Notes

• Submit one application per centre with the correct reference number.
• Incomplete/late applications will not be considered.
• Shortlisted applicants will undergo suitability checks.
• For enquiries, contact JICS via official channels.

Be a voice for those behind bars. Apply to become an ICCV and help safeguard human dignity in South Africa’s correctional centres.

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