The Department of Correctional Services (DCS), through the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS), is inviting applications for 14 Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) positions.

This unique 36-month contract role offers South Africans a meaningful opportunity to promote human rights, fairness, and accountability inside the country’s correctional centres.

🌍 About the ICCV Role

Independent Correctional Centre Visitors serve as independent watchdogs inside correctional facilities. They engage with inmates, assess conditions, and report on compliance with constitutional standards.

The role is crucial in protecting inmate rights, monitoring prison conditions, and ensuring the Department of Correctional Services adheres to humane treatment principles.

📍 Locations & Reference Numbers

KwaZulu-Natal Management Region:

  • Durban Medium A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 134/2025

  • Durban Medium C Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 135/2025

  • Regional Office – Ref No: JI 136/2025

  • Pietermaritzburg (Med A) – Ref No: JI 137/2025

  • Ixopo Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 138/2025

  • Utrecht Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 139/2025

  • Nkandla Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 140/2025

  • Matatiela Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 141/2025

Central Management Region:

  • Ladybrand Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 142/2025

Eastern Cape Management Region:

  • Middleburg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 143/2025

Western Cape Management Region:

  • Buffeljagsrivier Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 144/2025

  • Helderstroom Max Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 145/2025

  • Mossel Bay Youth Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 146/2025

  • Pollsmoor Remand Detention – Ref No: JI 147/2025

💼 Contract & Salary Details

  • Contract: 36 months (3 years)

  • Salary: R85,620 per annum (3/8th, Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits

✅ Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

  • Be computer literate and accurate

  • Attach a recommendation/nomination letter from a community organisation (not older than 6 months)

  • Have strong communication skills (verbal & written)

  • Be public-spirited with knowledge of Batho Pele principles

  • Work independently and under pressure

  • Preferably have a driver’s licence

  • Reside near the correctional centre for which they apply

📋 Key Duties

  • Conduct daily visits to the correctional centre

  • Engage with inmates and officials on complaints and concerns

  • Monitor and report on conditions, deaths, segregation, mechanical restraints, and use of force

  • Support JICS inspections and investigations

  • Capture and process inmate complaints

  • Compile detailed written reports

📌 How to Apply

Applications may be submitted online or hand-delivered to the regional offices listed.

KwaZulu-Natal Applications:

Central Management Region:

Eastern Cape:

Western Cape:

📞 Enquiries

  • Central Region: Ms Y Mdlalose – (051) 430 1954

  • KwaZulu-Natal: Mr S Sibanyoni – (031) 366 1900

  • Northern Region: Ms G Thabethe – (012) 663 7521

  • Western Cape: Mr S Sani – (021) 421 1012

  • Eastern Cape: Ms N Sifesane – (043) 722 2729

📅 Important Dates

  • Closing Date (Walk-in): 29 August 2025 – 16:00

  • Closing Date (Online): 29 August 2025 – 23:59