The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) positions at eight correctional centres across South Africa. The minimum educational requirement is Grade 12 / Senior Certificate. Pasted text
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Vacancy Locations: KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Western Cape, South Africa
Contract Duration: 36 months
Salary: R89 046 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Pasted text
Available JICS ICCV Vacancies
The following correctional centres are recruiting Independent Correctional Centre Visitors:
- Ebongweni C-Max Correctional Centre, KwaZulu-Natal – Ref: JI 55/2026
- East London Medium B Correctional Centre, Eastern Cape – Ref: JI 56/2026
- Idutywa Correctional Centre, Eastern Cape – Ref: JI 57/2026
- Hopetown Correctional Centre, Northern Cape – Ref: JI 58/2026
- Boksburg Juvenile Correctional Centre, Gauteng – Ref: JI 59/2026
- Leeuwkop Maximum Correctional Centre, Gauteng – Ref: JI 60/2026
- Standerton Correctional Centre, Mpumalanga – Ref: JI 61/2026
- Goodwood Correctional Centre, Western Cape – Ref: JI 62/2026. Pasted text Pasted text
The official DPSA advertisement confirms the same eight centres and reference numbers.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have a Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
- Be computer literate and accurate.
- Obtain a recommendation for nomination as an ICCV from a community organisation.
- Ensure the community recommendation is not older than six months.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be public spirited.
- Have knowledge of Batho Pele principles.
- Be assertive.
- Be able to work under pressure.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills.
A driver’s licence is an added advantage but is not compulsory. Preference will be given to qualifying applicants who reside in communities close to the correctional centre where the vacancy exists. Pasted text
What Does an Independent Correctional Centre Visitor Do?
The successful candidates will assist JICS with independent oversight of correctional centres and the handling of inmate complaints.
Duties include:
- Conducting site visits at correctional centres.
- Reporting urgent matters.
- Interviewing and consulting inmates.
- Consulting Department of Correctional Services officials.
- Receiving and recording complaints and requests.
- Capturing complaints on the relevant database.
- Opening and maintaining case files.
- Following up on outstanding complaints.
- Preparing monthly reports.
- Compiling statistical information on complaints.
- Attending to enquiries.
- Carrying out reasonable instructions from supervisors and regional management. Pasted text
Important Community Organisation Recommendation
Applicants must obtain a recommendation or nomination from a community organisation.
The recommendation must not be older than six months. Pasted text
Applicants should ensure that any recommendation is genuine and issued by an appropriate community organisation.
Documents Required for Online Applications
For online applications, JICS requires:
- Fully completed, initialled and signed new Z83 application form.
- Updated comprehensive CV.
The Z83 and CV must be combined into one PDF document.
JICS states that JPEG photographs or snapshots of application documents will not be accepted. Certified qualifications and other supporting documents will generally only be requested from shortlisted candidates. Pasted text
The official advert also states that online applications must contain the Z83 and CV as one PDF attachment saved with the applicant’s surname and initials.
How to Apply
Applicants may apply online using the application link for the correctional centre they wish to apply for, or they may hand-deliver their applications to the relevant regional office. Pasted text
Ebongweni C-Max Correctional Centre – JI 55/2026
Click here to apply for JICS Ebongweni C-Max Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
East London Medium B Correctional Centre – JI 56/2026
Click here to apply for JICS East London Medium B Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
Idutywa Correctional Centre – JI 57/2026
Click here to apply for JICS Idutywa Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
Hopetown Correctional Centre – JI 58/2026
Click here to apply for JICS Hopetown Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
Boksburg Juvenile Correctional Centre – JI 59/2026
Click here to apply for JICS Boksburg Juvenile Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
Leeuwkop Maximum Correctional Centre – JI 60/2026
Click here to apply for JICS Leeuwkop Maximum Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
Standerton Correctional Centre – JI 61/2026
Click here to apply for JICS Standerton Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
Goodwood Correctional Centre – JI 62/2026
Click here to apply for JICS Goodwood Correctional Centre Vacancy 2026
These application links are listed in the official JICS vacancy notice published in DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. DPSA
Hand-Delivery Addresses
Applicants may also hand-deliver applications to the appropriate regional office.
KwaZulu-Natal:
Aqua Sky Building
275 Anton Lembede Street
8th Floor
Durban, 4001
Eastern Cape:
East London Magistrates Court
3rd Floor, Room 407
Buffalo Street
East London, 5200
Central Management Region:
Fedsure House
3rd Floor
62 St Andrews Street
Bloemfontein, 9300
Gauteng and LMN Management Regions:
Block C3
Eco Origins Office Park
Witch-hazel Street
Centurion, 0046
Western Cape:
Standard Bank Building No. 1
Thibault Square, 9th Floor
Corner Long Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue
Cape Town, 8001. Pasted text
Application Closing Times
Applicants should note that there are different closing times depending on the application method:
- Hand-delivered applications: 30 October 2026 at 16:00
- Online applications: 30 October 2026 at 20:00
Applicants should not assume that the online application remains open until midnight. Pasted text
Enquiries
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region: Ms D Mocumi – (031) 366 1900
Eastern Cape Management Region: Ms N Sifesane – (043) 722 2729
Central Management Region: Ms Y Mdlalose – (051) 430 1954
Northern Management Region: Ms G Thabethe – (012) 663 7521
Western Cape Management Region: Ms J Gericke – (021) 421 1021.
Important Information
Shortlisted applicants may be subjected to:
- Practical assessments.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Credit-record checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment verification.
- Integrity assessments.
Applicants who have not received feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.