Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) Vacancies 2026 – Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS)
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) invites qualifying and community-minded individuals to apply for 12 Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) positions on a 36-month contract. These roles play a vital part in promoting transparency, accountability, and humane conditions within South Africa’s correctional centres.
Closing Date: 06 March 2026
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: R85 620 per annum
- Level: 05 (3/8th post)
- Additional: 37% in lieu of benefits
Available Posts at Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region
- Melmoth Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 06/2026
- Ekuseni Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 07/2026
- Ncome Medium B Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 08/2026
- Newcastle Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 09/2026
Eastern Cape Management Region
- Regional Office – Ref: JI 10/2026
Western Cape Management Region
- Brandvlei Medium Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 11/2026
- George Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 12/2026
- Oudtshoorn Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 13/2026
- Pollsmoor Medium C Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 14/2026
- Goodwood Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 15/2026
Northern Management Region
- Regional Office (Centurion) – Ref: JI 16/2026
- Mogwase Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 17/2026
- Johannesburg Medium B Correctional Centre – Ref: JI 18/2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Computer literacy and accuracy in administrative work
- Nomination or recommendation as an ICCV from a community organisation (not older than six months)
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sound knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure
- Public-spirited and ethically grounded
- Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)
Preference will be given to applicants residing in communities close to the correctional centre applied for.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Daily visits to assigned correctional facilities
- Engaging with inmates and Department of Correctional Services officials regarding complaints and concerns
- Monitoring conditions of incarceration and compiling detailed reports
- Reporting on deaths in custody, segregation, use of force, and mechanical restraints
- Assisting JICS officials during inspections and investigations
- Managing administrative duties, including capturing inmate complaints and mandatory reporting
Enquiries
- KwaZulu-Natal: Ms D. Mocumi – (031) 366 1900
- Eastern Cape: Ms N. Sifesane – (043) 722 2729
- Western Cape: Mr S. Sani – (021) 421 1012
- Northern Region: Ms G. Thabethe – (012) 663 7521
How to Apply
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region
Apply online or hand deliver to: Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban, 4001
Eastern Cape Management Region
Hand deliver to: East London Magistrates Court, 3rd Floor, Room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200
Western Cape Management Region
Apply online or hand deliver to: Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Corner Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001
Northern Management Region
Apply online or hand deliver to: Block C3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-Hazel Street, Centurion, 0046
