INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITOR
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services · JI 54/2026 Directorate
- Closing date
- 25 September 2026
- Reference
- JI 54/2026
- Salary band
- R 89 046
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services Directorate: Regional Coordination & Oversight Location: VISITOR REF NO: JI 54/2026 Directorate: Regional Coordination & Oversight (36-month contract appointment) Salary: R89 046 per annum (Level 5 - 3/8th), plus 37% in lieu of benefits Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Computer literate and accurate. A recommendation of nomination as an ICCV by a community organization (not older than six (6) months). 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 incumbent will be responsible for conducting site visits and reporting on urgent matters. To conduct regular interviews and consultations with inmates and DCS officials regarding complaints and mandatory matters. Receiving and capturing all complaints/requests on the database. Opening and maintenance of case files. Make follow-ups on outstanding complaints. Submission of monthly reports. Provide statistical analysis of all complaints received. Attend to enquiries. Carry out all reasonable instructions by the supervisor/ Regional Manager. Enquiries: Ms N Sifesane Tel No: (043) 722 2729 Notes: Applications are strongly advised to complete and attach recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.dpsa.gov.za and detailed Curriculum Vitae when submitting applications on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts. Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disquali
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior Certificate
- ✓Computer literate and accurate
- ✓A recommendation of nomination as an ICCV by a community organization (not older than six (6) months)
- ✓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
Key responsibilities
- •The incumbent will be responsible for conducting site visits and reporting on urgent matters
- •To conduct regular interviews and consultations with inmates and DCS officials regarding complaints and mandatory matters
- •Receiving and capturing all complaints/requests on the database
- •Opening and maintenance of case files
- •Make follow-ups on outstanding complaints
- •Submission of monthly reports
- •Provide statistical analysis of all complaints received
- •Attend to enquiries
- •Carry out all reasonable instructions by the supervisor/ Regional Manager