Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services invites suitably qualified South Africans to apply for the Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) Vacancies 2026.
Application Closing Date: 05 June 2026
- Walk-in Applications: 16:00
- Online Applications: 20:00
Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng and Limpopo, South Africa
About the ICCV Positions
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) is recruiting Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCVs) on a 36-month contract basis. ICCVs play an important oversight role within correctional centres by monitoring inmate treatment, handling complaints, and reporting on conditions of incarceration.
Salary
- Salary: R89 046 per annum
- Level: 3/8th, Level 05
- Additional Benefits: 37% in lieu of benefits
Available ICCV Posts
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region
- Umzinto Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 20/2026
Eastern Cape Management Region
- Grahamstown Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 21/2026
- Port Elizabeth Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 22/2026
- Middelburg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 23/2026
Central Management Region
- Goedemoed Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 24/2026
- Vereeniging Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 25/2026
- Regional Office Bloemfontein – Ref No: JI 26/2026
Northern Management Region
- Leeuwkop Medium A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 27/2026
- Leeuwkop Medium B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 28/2026
- Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 29/2026
- Devon Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 30/2026
- Thohoyandou Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 31/2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Computer literacy skills
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Sound knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Ability to work under pressure
- Assertiveness and professionalism
Additional Requirement
Applicants must attach:
- A recommendation or nomination letter as an ICCV from a community organisation
- The letter must not be older than six (6) months
Added Advantage
- Valid driver’s licence
Preference will be given to applicants residing near the correctional centre where the post is advertised.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Visit correctional facilities daily
- Engage with inmates and correctional officials
- Handle inmate complaints and related matters
- Monitor incarceration conditions
- Report deaths, segregation, use of force and restraints
- Support JICS officials during inspections and investigations
- Perform administrative and report-writing duties
- Capture inmate complaints and mandatory reports
Important Application Instructions
For online applications:
- Submit:
- Z83 Application Form
- Detailed CV only
- Documents must:
- Be combined into one PDF document
- Be saved using surname and initials
How to Apply
KwaZulu-Natal Region
Hand Delivery Address:
Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban, 4001
Online Application:
Apply for Umzinto Correctional Centre Vacancy
Eastern Cape Region
Hand Delivery Address:
East London Magistrates Court, 3rd Floor, Room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200
Online Applications:
- Apply for Grahamstown Correctional Centre Vacancy
- Apply for Port Elizabeth Correctional Centre Vacancy
- Apply for Middelburg Correctional Centre Vacancy
Central Management Region
Hand Delivery Address:
Fedsure House, 3rd Floor, 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
Online Applications:
- Apply for Goedemoed Correctional Centre Vacancy
- Apply for Vereeniging Correctional Centre Vacancy
- Apply for Bloemfontein Regional Office Vacancy
Northern Management Region
Hand Delivery Address:
Block C3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-Hazel Street, Centurion, 0046
Online Applications:
- Apply for Leeuwkop Med A Vacancy
- Apply for Leeuwkop Med B Vacancy
- Apply for Kgosi Mampuru Vacancy
- Apply for Devon Correctional Centre Vacancy
- Apply for Thohoyandou Correctional Centre Vacancy
Enquiries
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region
- Ms D Mocumi
- Tel: (031) 366 1900
Eastern Cape Management Region
- Ms N Sifesane
- Tel: (043) 722 2729
Central Management Region
- Ms Y Mdlalose
- Tel: (051) 430 1954
Northern Management Region
- Ms G Thabethe
- Tel: (012) 663 7521
Important Notes
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- JICS reserves the right not to fill the positions.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.
