INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITOR
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services · western cape · Regional Coordination & Oversight (36-month contract appointment)
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- JI 55/2026
- Salary band
- R 89 046
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services Directorate: Regional Coordination & Oversight Location: VISITOR 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 for nomination as an ICCV by a community organisation (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. Application instructions: received Enquiries: Kwa-Zulu Natal Management Region: Ms. D Mocumi Tel No: (031) 366 1900 Eastern Cape Management Region: Ms N Sifesane Tel No: (043) 722 2729 41 Central Management Region: Ms Y Mdlalose Tel No: (051) 4301954 Northern Management Region: Ms G Thabethe Tel No: (012) 663 7521 Western Cape Management Region: Ms J Gericke Tel No: (021) 421 1021 42 Notes: To apply, submit a completed Z83 form, (a nomination letter if required) and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the Nationa
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Requirements
- ✓Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior Certificate
- ✓Computer literate and accurate
- ✓A recommendation for nomination as an ICCV by a community organisation (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
About Department of Correctional Services
The Department of Correctional Services manages the incarceration, rehabilitation, and reintegration of offenders across South Africa's correctional centres, and oversees community corrections (parole and probation supervision).
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