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. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target. JICS reserves the rights to fill these positions. 

CLOSING DATE : 06 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 20:00 (online) 

NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment and saved with surname and initials. JPEG (picture/snapshot) applications will not be accepted. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All applications must reach the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) on/or before the closing date and time. JICS cannot be held responsible for server delays. Applications submitted in any other way other than the published link or hand delivery will be treated as invalid. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83, it is acceptable for applicants to indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached”. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and the declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience, if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’ technical and generic requirements. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used for the sole purpose of this application and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. 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. The JICS reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The appointment will be made according to the Public Service Act of 1994. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

OTHER POSTS

VISITORS COMMITTEE COORDINATING OFFICER – VCCO REF NO: JI 63/2026 

Directorate: Regional Coordination & Oversight 

SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07) 

CENTRE : Bloemfontein – Central Management Region 

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/Grade 12, Degree/National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Justice Cluster and a minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience. Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and Regulations and National Treasury Regulations. Skills and competencies: computer literacy (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint), sound interpersonal relations, communication skills (verbal and written), planning and organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and independently and as part of a team, willingness to work extra hours, problem solving and leadership skills, attention to detail and good conflict resolution skills. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for providing management, supervision and control of Independent Correctional Centre Visitors within the region. Coordinate and monitor ICCV activities, allocate work, review reports, monitor attendance and performance and facilitate induction and training arrangements. Manage complaints, including general, urgent and mandatory complaints, ensure proper recording and escalation of matters and follow up on outstanding responses. Coordinate Visitors’ Committee and stakeholder engagement meetings, prepare agendas, compile minutes and track implementation of resolutions. Conduct performance evaluations, compile statistical and management reports, maintain records and registers, provide administrative support to regional oversight activities and liaise with correctional centres, ICCVs, Visitors’ Committees and internal stakeholders to support effective oversight. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Y Mdlalose Tel No: (051) 430 1954 

APPLICATIONS : Applications to be submitted through following link: https://forms.gle/L5DQwavvqqhgFnya8 or hand delivered to Fedsure House, 3rd Floor 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK - AUXILIARY SERVICES REF NO: JI 64/2026 

Directorate: Regional Coordination and Oversight 

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05) 

CENTRE : KwaZulu Natal Regional Office – Durban 

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a grade 12/senior certificate. Knowledge in administration. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to multi-task and general administrative capabilities including record management. Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook). A valid driver’s license is a requirement. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the support services of the office. Assist with travel arrangements. Preparations for meetings. Typing documents. Managing the assets at the Regional Office. Provide general administrative support to the Regional Office. Ensure transport and logistic support to the office. Reception duties when required. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. D Mocumi Tel No: (031) 366 1900 

APPLICATIONS : Submitted online through the following link: https://forms.gle/GvsDSozv21bA3QYu5 or hand delivered to Fedsure House, 3rd Floor 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 

INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITOR (LEVEL 5 - 3/8TH) 

Directorate: Regional Coordination & Oversight 

(36-month contract appointment) 

SALARY : R89 046 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 

CENTRE : Central Management Region: 

Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 65/2026 (X3 Posts) 

Douglas Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 66/2026 

Ficksburg Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 67/2026

Grootvlei Medium A Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 68/2026 

Heilbron Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 69/2026 

Tswelopele Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 70/2026 (X2 Posts) 

Upington Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 71/2026 

Ventersburg Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 72/2026 

Vereeniging Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 73/2026 

Gauteng Management Region: 

Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre (Ref No: JI 74/2026 

Leeuwkop Med C Correctional Centre (Ref No: JI 75/2026 

Zonderwater Correctional Centre (Ref No: JI 76/2026) (X2 Posts) 

Baviaanspoort Med Correctional Centre (Ref No: JI 77/2026 

Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Norther West (Lmn) Management Region: 

Makhado Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 78/2026 

Thohoyandou Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 79/2026 

Belfast Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 80/2026 

Piet Retief Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 81/2026 

Volksrust Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 82/2026 

Polokwane Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 83/2026 

Mogwase Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 84/2026 

Western Cape Management Region: 

Caledon Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 85/2026 

Helderstroom Medium Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 86/2026 

Knysna Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 87/2026 

Allandale Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 88/2026 

Brandvlei Max Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 89/2026 

Malmesbury Med A & B Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 90/2026 

Voorberg Medium Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 91/2026 

Eastern Cape Management Region: 

Barkley East Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 92/2026 

Mount Ayliff Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 93/2026 

St Albans Med A Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 94/2026 

Kwa-Zulu Natal Management Region: 

Durban Youth Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 95/2026) 

Pietermaritzburg Medium B Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 96/2026 

Waterval Medium B Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 97/2026 

Dundee Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 98/2026 

Kranskop/Greytown Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 99/2026 

Ladysmith Correctional Centre Ref No: JI 100/2026 

Durban Medium B Correctional Centre Ref No: 101/2026 

Nongoma Correctional Centre Ref No: 102/2026 

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. 

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 

Eastern Cape Management Region: Ms N Sifesane Tel No: (043) 722 2729 

Kwa-Zulu Natal Management Region: Ms. D Mocumi Tel No:(031) 366 1900 

APPLICATIONS : 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

Grootvlei Medium A Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/KPAoNASqDgx7oRPX9

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, Mpumalanga, Norther West (Lmn) Management Region: Submitted online through the links mentioned below or hand delivered to Block C 3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-hazel Street, Centurion, 0046 

Makhado Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/TQBoqnX7ET5FJyjP9

Thohoyandou Female & Med B Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/3apA1yQytXKrquzCA

Belfast Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/zSw1aFkSBY9hhGLZA

Piet Retief Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/YJ1Rvftsk5armmvd8

Volksrust Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/YZw7kSiamJWN9Ha19

Polokwane Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/vTCTnPhHpjvFttnL9

Mogwase Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/36BpeNrCBB2cyaDTA

Western Cape Management Region: Submitted online through the links mentioned below or hand delivered to Standard Bank Building No 1, Thibault Square, 9th floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001 

Caledon Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/waPzESu6agVzqBVq8

Helderstroom Medium Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/s3SGBYKmfL42gT2y7

Knysna Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/ckKxovcB4sWPAjcW9

Allandale Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/gRKafFBNwREsgMfK7

Brandvlei Max Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/JRPGXzFEU5rdZquh9

Malmesbury Med A & B Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/x9fskkkrya8WJMaz8

Voorberg Medium Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/Rku4Tiowph3GRZo26

Eastern Cape Management Region: Submitted online through the links below or hand delivered to East London Magistrates Court, 3rd floor, room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200 

Barkley East Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/J1cumaKUY3igDssA7

Mount Ayliff Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/Hebh29qCfQT6VgsB9

St Albans Med A Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/p9GuSVToAfLbyTi4A

Kwa-Zulu Natal Management Region: Submitted online through the links below or hand delivered to Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban 4001. 

Durban Youth Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/dqKwiQkEXiRiBwUC9

Pietermaritzburg Medium B Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/jR6cVtk4kfgTcbiu9

Waterval Medium B Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/H9C39nWtoDwF1PEfA

Dundee Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/QxHoxxkGrcekT2jJ9

Kranskop/Greytown Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/PYNVsM5vc2VCLjiU8

Ladysmith Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/eGxJnog9nRxqfrQA7

Durban Medium B Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/RTEtP45apsZrKfZx6

Nongoma Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/c1vPVTWh5EP5q6v6A