INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITOR (LEVEL 5 - 3/8TH)
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services · gauteng · Regional Coordination & Oversight (36-month contract appointment)
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Reference
- JI 65/2026
- 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 (LEVEL 5 - 3/8TH) Directorate: Regional Coordination & Oversight (36-month contract appointment) Salary: R89 046 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Computer literate and accurate. A recommendation or 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. Application instructions: Central Management Region: Submitted online through the links below or hand delivered to Fedsure House, 3rd Floor 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre https://forms.gle/7qTutMkjoFM7gAkLA Douglas Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/Tw3wvZVRoRJHcAsC9 Ficksburg Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/7BojbP7v8n5B4REy7 G r o o t v l e i M e d i u m A C o r r e c t i o n a l C e n t r e : https://forms.gle/ KPAoNASqDgx7oRPX9 41 Heilbron Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/DwQEMBEW7X1zdaif8 Tswelopele Correctional Centre https://forms.gle/1N7qyQMHX11GJBZG6 Upington Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/naUp6Mpfs5W2Zr9L7 Ventersburg Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/3Z6GNi65RP8iRk4F7 Gauteng: Submitted online through the links mentioned below or hand delivered to Block C 3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046 Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/ EdxGzNcqDiHUP1cZA Leeuwkop Med C Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/ gRkK4XdEAtcY8TMq9 Zonderwater Correctional Centre https://forms.gle/8UxzwiCNTFjH1NkWA Baviaanspoort Med Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/ zXoKPAmLbNmxVegc8 Limpopo, Mpumala Enquiries: Central Management Region: Ms Y Mdlalose Tel No: (051) 430 1954 Gauteng Management Region Ms G Thabethe Tel No: (012) 663 7521 Northern Management Region: Mr M Mentoor Tel No: (012) 663 7521 Western Cape Management Region: Ms J Gericke Tel No: (021) 421 1021
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Requirements
- ✓Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior Certificate
- ✓Computer literate and accurate
- ✓A recommendation or 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
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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