Closing Date:
- Walk-in: 29 August 2025 at 16:00
- Online: 29 August 2025 at 23:59
📅 Contract: 36 months
💰 Salary: R85 620 per annum (3/8th of Level 05) + 37% in lieu of benefits
📍 Various Correctional Centres Across SA
📌 NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants living near the correctional centres.
✅ REQUIREMENTS:
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Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
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Computer literacy and accuracy
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Nomination/Recommendation Letter from a community organization (not older than 6 months) — mandatory
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Good communication skills (verbal & written)
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Public spirited, assertive, and a team player
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Knowledge of Batho Pele principles
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Driver’s license is an advantage
📋 DUTIES:
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Daily visits to correctional centre
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Engage with inmates and DCS officials about complaints
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Monitor conditions and report findings
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Report deaths, segregation, mechanical restraints, and use of force
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Support JICS inspections/investigations
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Capture complaints, mandatory matters, and compile reports
📍POSITIONS & APPLICATION LINKS
⚫ KwaZulu-Natal Management Region
Hand deliver to: Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede St, 8th Floor, Durban 4001
| Location | Ref No | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Durban Medium A | JI 134/2025 | Apply Here |
| Durban Medium C | JI 135/2025 | Apply Here |
| Regional Office | JI 136/2025 | Apply Here |
| Pietermaritzburg Med A | JI 137/2025 | Apply Here |
| Ixopo | JI 138/2025 | Apply Here |
| Utrecht | JI 139/2025 | Apply Here |
| Nkandla | JI 140/2025 | Apply Here |
| Matatiel | JI 141/2025 | Apply Here |
🟤 Central Management Region
Hand deliver to: Fedsure House, 3rd Floor, 62 St Andrews St, Bloemfontein, 9300
| Location | Ref No | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybrand | JI 142/2025 | Apply Here |
🔵 Eastern Cape Management Region
Hand deliver to: East London Magistrates Court, 3rd Floor, Room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200
| Location | Ref No | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Middleburg | JI 143/2025 | Apply Here |
🟣 Western Cape Management Region
Hand deliver to: Standard Bank Building, 9th Floor, 1 Thibault Square, Cape Town, 8001
| Location | Ref No | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Buffeljagsrivier | JI 144/2025 | Apply Here |
| Helderstroom Max | JI 145/2025 | Apply Here |
| Mossel Bay Youth | JI 146/2025 | Apply Here |
| Pollsmoor Remand Detention | JI 147/2025 | Apply Here |
📞 ENQUIRIES:
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KZN: Mr. S Sibanyoni – (031) 366 1900
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Central: Ms Y Mdlalose – (051) 430 1954
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Eastern Cape: Ms N Sifesane – (043) 722 2729
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Western Cape: Mr S Sani – (021) 421 1012
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Northern: Ms G Thabethe – (012) 663 7521
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) Job Application Notice
📩 Application Method:
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Submit online (link provided in the job advert) or hand deliver
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Submit only:
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New Z83 form (signed, initialled, fully completed)
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Comprehensive CV
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Save as one PDF, named using surname and initials
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JPEG/photo applications will be rejected
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Old Z83 forms not accepted
✅ Application Requirements:
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Z83 form: Parts A–D must be fully completed
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Parts E–G: Use “Refer to CV” if needed, but Part F must be answered, and the declaration signed
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Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified documents later (qualifications, SAQA evaluation, etc.)
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Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCV) must also attach:
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A recommendation letter from a community organization (not older than 6 months)
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📋 Eligibility & Screening:
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Only South African citizens or permanent residents may apply
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Applicants will undergo:
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Background checks (criminal, credit, qualification, etc.)
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Pre-entry practical assessment
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SMS posts also require:
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Technical exercise + DPSA competency assessment
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⚖️ Employment Equity:
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JICS is an equal opportunity employer
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Preference will be given to:
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Whites, Indian Females, African Males, Coloured Males, and persons with disabilities
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❗ Important Notes:
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Late or incomplete applications = disqualified
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If not contacted within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful
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JICS may not fill the advertised posts
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All application costs are borne by the applicant
