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JUDICIAL INSPECTORATE FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (JICS)
 
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of JICS will be taken into consideration. People with Disabilities will be accommodated within reasonable limits. Therefore preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the JICS in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the JICS’s Employment Equity Plan. 
 
APPLICATIONS : The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services, Private Bag X9177, Cape Town, 8000. Alternatively, applications may be handed in at Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001 Please Note: All applications (irrespective of Region) must be submitted to Cape Town Address. 
 
CLOSING DATE 4 April 2022 

 
NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by (1) a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience as compared to the Public Service, as well as at least 3 contactable references, (2) a copy of the applicant’s South African ID Document, (3) a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license where required, (4) a copy of Grade 12 Certificate as well as all qualifications mentioned in the CV and (5) a SAQA verification report for foreign qualifications. (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the day of the interviews). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Incomplete applications, applications received after the closing date or applications without SAQA verification reports for foreign qualifications will not be considered. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), to your personal information which you provide to the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) being processed by the JICS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. 
 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that post of Secretary Ref No: JI 97/2021 advertised in PSVC 5 of 2022 dated 11 February 2022 has been withdrawn.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
VISITORS COMMITTEE COORDINATOR - VCCO REF NO: JI 25/2022 
Directorate: Management Regions 
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 7) 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/Grade 12, Degree/National Diploma in Public Administrations/ Public Management, NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA. 3 year Degree/National Diploma in Office Management or recognised relevant qualification on NQF 6 with equivalent qualification; a minimum of 3-5 years clerical experience within justice cluster environment; and 2 years supervisory experience ; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and National Treasury Regulations; A valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Sound Interpersonal relations; Communication (verbal and written) skills; Planning and organizational skills; Able to work under pressure, independently and willingness to work extra hours; Problem solving and leadership skills; Ability to pay attention to detail. Good conflict resolution skills. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible to supervise the work of ICCV, provide support to the Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCVs). Attend to Visitors Committee/Stakeholders meetings. Conduct performance audits/ assessments; arrange inductions/training and attend to disciplinary matter related to ICCV’s. Monitor all mandatory complaints according to policy. Capture unresolved complaints from VC meeting on the system. Rendering of administrative support services to the ICCVs. Manage the relationship with stakeholders (good working relationships). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Prusent/Ms Y Mdlalose; Tel No: (051) 430 1954 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: HUMAN RESOURCES REF NO: JI 26/2022 
Directorate Support Services 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 5) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matriculation/ Grade 12/ Senior certificate. Knowledge: Administrative procedures relating to an office, filing and retrieval of documents and data capturing. Skills: planning and organizing, Verbal and written communication, computer literacy, assertive, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and also as part of a team. Ability to multi-task and general administrative. 
 
DUTIES : Render administration support services to the Directorate. Control the movement of documents and said files in the Directorate. Provide supply chain management support in the Directorate. Render Human Resources support services for the Directorate. The successful candidate will be responsible for office administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Bezuidenhout Tel: (012) 321 0303 
 
 
 
 
 
SECRETARY REF. NO: JI 27/2022 
Directorate: Management Regions 
(12 months contract appointment.) 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level) + 37% in lieu of benefits. 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior Certificate. Knowledge in administration/secretariat. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate with an excellent understanding of windows. MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work overtime. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible to serve as the secretary/administrator to the Directors. Answering and screening of telephone calls. Typing/compiling of memorandums and presentations. Execute office and general administrative duties. Manage filing and electronic documents tracking system. Maintain diary and manage appointments. Acknowledge receipt of documents. Record and issue minutes. Make all travelling arrangements. Ensure submission of travel claims for the Chief Executive Officer Judge. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Sello, Tel No: (012) 321-0303 
 
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITORS 
(Thirty Six Months (36) months contract for all ICCV positions.) 
SALARY : R66 117 (3/8th) per annum (Level 5 on part time notch) + 37% in lieu of Benefits. 
CENTRE KwaZulu - Natal Region: 
Port Shepstone Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 28/2022 
Greytown Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 29/2022 
Eastern Cape Management Region: 
Mount Fletcher Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 30/2022 
Mqanduli Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 31/2022 
Western Cape Management Region: 
Drakenstein Maximum Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 32/2022 
Pollsmoor Med B Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 33/2022 
Pollsmoor Females/Medium C Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 34/2022 
Oudtshoorn Medium Correctional Centre. Ref No: JI 35/2022 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and computer literacy knowledge. A recommendation of nomination as an ICCV by a community organization. Public spirited and sound knowledge of the Batho-Pele principles. Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure in a corrections environment. Able to function independently. Passion for human rights. Driver’s license and own transport will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible to visit the correctional facility on a daily basis and engage with inmates and officials on complaints and other matters. Monitor the conditions of incarceration and report on findings. Monitor and report on all instances of death, segregations, use of mechanical restraints and use of force in the centre. Support officials from JICS during inspections and investigations. Administrative tasks will include dealing with and capturing inmate complaints and mandatory matters and detailed report writing. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Kwazulu - Natal Mr. S Sibanyoni /Mrs. S Naidoo Tel No: (031) 366 1900 
Eastern Cape Management Ms J Gericke/Mr S Sani; Tel No: (043) 722 2729 
Western Cape Management Ms J Gericke/Mr G Wicomb; Tel No: (021) 421 1012 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MESSENGER/CLEANER REF NO: JI 36/2022 
(12 months contract appointment.) 
SALARY : R104 073 per annum (Level 2) plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
CENTRE : Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 10 or ABET (NQF level1-4). Relevant work experience. Ability to use machinery (vacuum, urn etc.). Ability to read and write. Communication and listening skills. Planning, organising and people skills. 
 
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for cleaning offices and create an orderly working environment. Cleaning GG vehicles and safekeeping of equipment. Ordering cleaning material. Ad-hoc tasks as delegated by the supervisor. A driver’s licence will be an added advantage. 
 
ENQUIRIES Mr. M Prusent/Ms Y Mdlalose; Tel No: (051) 430 1954