Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) – 36-Month Contract Opportunity (x12)

Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) – 36-Month Contract Opportunity

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) positions across various correctional centres in South Africa.

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Salary

R89 046 per annum (3/8th Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

Available Centres

KwaZulu-Natal Management Region

• Umzinto Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 20/2026

Eastern Cape Management Region

• Grahamstown Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 21/2026

• Port Elizabeth Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 22/2026

• Middelburg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 23/2026

Central Management Region

• Goedemoed Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 24/2026

• Vereeniging Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 25/2026

• Regional Office: Bloemfontein – Ref No: JI 26/2026

Northern Management Region

• Leeuwkop Medium A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 27/2026

• Leeuwkop Medium B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 28/2026

• Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 29/2026

• Devon Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 30/2026

• Thohoyandou Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 31/2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Possess a Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

• Be computer literate with strong attention to detail

• Submit a recommendation or nomination letter from a community organisation (not older than 6 months)

• Be able to work independently and within a team

• Demonstrate knowledge of Batho Pele principles

• Have good communication and report-writing skills

• Be assertive and capable of working under pressure

A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous but is not compulsory.

Preference will be given to applicants residing near the correctional centre where the position is available.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Visit correctional centres daily

• Engage with inmates and correctional officials regarding complaints and concerns

• Monitor conditions within correctional facilities

• Report on deaths, segregation, use of force, and use of restraints

• Assist JICS officials during inspections and investigations

• Handle administrative duties, complaint capturing, and report writing

Enquiries

• KwaZulu-Natal Region: Ms D Mocumi – Tel: (031) 366 1900

• Eastern Cape Region: Ms N Sifesane – Tel: (043) 722 2729

• Central Region: Ms Y Mdlalose – Tel: (051) 430 1954

• Northern Region: Ms G Thabethe – Tel: (012) 663 7521

Application Process

Applications may be submitted online through the relevant application links or hand-delivered to the specified regional offices.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about human rights, justice, and community service within South Africa’s correctional system.

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