Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services Vacancies 2026: Grade 12 Required X42 Posts

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) positions across South Africa. There are 42 advertised positions at correctional centres in several provinces. Applicants must possess a Grade 12 or Senior Certificate, and the advertised annual salary is R89 046 plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

These opportunities are suitable for matriculants interested in public service, correctional oversight and community engagement. Job seekers can also explore other government jobs and vacancies while preparing their applications.

The successful candidates will conduct correctional centre visits, interview inmates and Department of Correctional Services officials, record complaints, maintain case files and prepare reports. The positions are offered on 36-month contracts.

Closing Date: 6 November 2026 at 16:00 for walk-in applications and 20:00 for online applications.

Quick Key Details

Available Positions and Locations

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has advertised Independent Correctional Centre Visitor positions across six management regions.

Applicants must use the correct reference number for the correctional centre where they wish to apply.

1. Central Management Region

The following correctional centres have advertised positions:

• Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre (X3 Posts) — Ref No: JI 65/2026
• 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 (X2 Posts) — Ref No: JI 70/2026
• Upington Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 71/2026
• Ventersburg Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 72/2026
• Vereeniging Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 73/2026

2. Gauteng Management Region

The following positions are available:

• Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 74/2026
• Leeuwkop Medium C Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 75/2026
• Zonderwater Correctional Centre (X2 Posts) — Ref No: JI 76/2026
• Baviaanspoort Medium Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 77/2026

3. Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Management Region

The following correctional centres have advertised positions:

• 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

4. Western Cape Management Region

The following positions are available:

• 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 Maximum Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 89/2026
• Malmesbury Medium A & B Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 90/2026
• Voorberg Medium Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 91/2026

5. Eastern Cape Management Region

The following correctional centres have advertised positions:

• Barkley East Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 92/2026
• Mount Ayliff Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 93/2026
• St Albans Medium A Correctional Centre — Ref No: JI 94/2026

6. KwaZulu-Natal Management Region

The following positions are available:

• 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

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be in possession of a Grade 12 or Senior Certificate.
• Be computer literate and accurate.
• Have a recommendation or nomination as an Independent Correctional Centre Visitor from a community organisation, not older than six months.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be public spirited.
• Have sound knowledge of the Batho Pele Principles.
• Be assertive and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Additional Advantage

A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Local Community Preference

Preference will be given to qualifying applicants residing in communities near the correctional centres where positions need to be filled.

Applicants should therefore consider applying for positions at correctional centres close to their communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will perform the following duties:

Correctional Centre Visits

• Conduct site visits.
• Report urgent matters identified during visits.

Complaints and Consultations

• Conduct regular interviews and consultations with inmates.
• Consult Department of Correctional Services officials regarding complaints and mandatory matters.
• Receive and capture complaints and requests on the database.
• Open and maintain case files.
• Follow up on outstanding complaints.

Reporting and Administration

• Submit monthly reports.
• Provide statistical analysis of complaints received.
• Attend to enquiries.
• Carry out reasonable instructions from the supervisor or Regional Manager.

Salary and Contract Duration

The advertised annual salary is R89 046, plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

The salary is based on Level 5 at a 3/8th appointment.

The contract duration is 36 months.

Applicants should note that the advertised remuneration relates to the specified 3/8th appointment and should not be confused with the salary of a full-time Level 5 employee.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. A completed Z83 application form.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. A recommendation or nomination as an Independent Correctional Centre Visitor from a community organisation, not older than six months, as required for eligibility.

Important Application Instructions

• Use the new prescribed Z83 application form.
• Quote the correct reference number.
• Online applications must include the Z83 form and CV combined into one PDF document.
• Save the PDF using your surname and initials.
• JPEG applications, including photographs or snapshots of documents, will not be accepted.
• Failure to follow the prescribed online application format will result in disqualification.
• Applicants must submit their applications before the relevant closing time.

Employment Equity

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The organisation will consider employment equity objectives relating to race, gender and disability when filling the advertised positions.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the relevant employment equity targets.

JICS reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.

Useful Government Portal Links

Applicants can explore additional opportunities through Government Portal:

• Government Jobs and Vacancies
• Learnerships and Internships
• Bursaries and Education

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through the official online application link for their chosen correctional centre or hand deliver their applications to the relevant regional office.

Important: Select the correct correctional centre and reference number.

1. Central Management Region

Hand Delivery Address

Fedsure House
3rd Floor
62 St Andrews Street
Bloemfontein
9300

Online Applications

• Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre — Ref JI 65/2026: Apply Online
• Douglas Correctional Centre — Ref JI 66/2026: Apply Online
• Ficksburg Correctional Centre — Ref JI 67/2026: Apply Online
• Grootvlei Medium A Correctional Centre — Ref JI 68/2026: Apply Online
• Heilbron Correctional Centre — Ref JI 69/2026: Apply Online
• Tswelopele Correctional Centre — Ref JI 70/2026: Apply Online
• Upington Correctional Centre — Ref JI 71/2026: Apply Online
• Ventersburg Correctional Centre — Ref JI 72/2026: Apply Online

Important: Vereeniging Correctional Centre (Ref JI 73/2026) appears in the advertised positions, but no separate online application link is provided in the supplied application instructions. Applicants should contact the Central Management Region for clarification or use the stated hand delivery address.

2. Gauteng Management Region

Hand Delivery Address

Block C3
Eco Origins Office Park
Witch-hazel Street
Centurion
0046

Online Applications

• Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre — Ref JI 74/2026: Apply Online
• Leeuwkop Medium C Correctional Centre — Ref JI 75/2026: Apply Online
• Zonderwater Correctional Centre — Ref JI 76/2026: Apply Online
• Baviaanspoort Medium Correctional Centre — Ref JI 77/2026: Apply Online

3. Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Management Region

Hand Delivery Address

Block C3
Eco Origins Office Park
Witch-hazel Street
Centurion
0046

Online Applications

• Makhado Correctional Centre — Ref JI 78/2026: Apply Online
• Thohoyandou Female & Medium B Correctional Centre — Ref JI 79/2026: Apply Online
• Belfast Correctional Centre — Ref JI 80/2026: Apply Online
• Piet Retief Correctional Centre — Ref JI 81/2026: Apply Online
• Volksrust Correctional Centre — Ref JI 82/2026: Apply Online
• Polokwane Correctional Centre — Ref JI 83/2026: Apply Online
• Mogwase Correctional Centre — Ref JI 84/2026: Apply Online

4. Western Cape Management Region

Hand Delivery Address

Standard Bank Building No. 1
Thibault Square
9th Floor
Corner of Long Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue
Cape Town
8001

Online Applications

• Caledon Correctional Centre — Ref JI 85/2026: Apply Online
• Helderstroom Medium Correctional Centre — Ref JI 86/2026: Apply Online
• Knysna Correctional Centre — Ref JI 87/2026: Apply Online
• Allandale Correctional Centre — Ref JI 88/2026: Apply Online
• Brandvlei Maximum Correctional Centre — Ref JI 89/2026: Apply Online
• Malmesbury Medium A & B Correctional Centre — Ref JI 90/2026: Apply Online
• Voorberg Medium Correctional Centre — Ref JI 91/2026: Apply Online

5. Eastern Cape Management Region

Hand Delivery Address

East London Magistrates Court
3rd Floor, Room 407
Buffalo Street
East London
5200

Online Applications

• Barkley East Correctional Centre — Ref JI 92/2026: Apply Online
• Mount Ayliff Correctional Centre — Ref JI 93/2026: Apply Online
• St Albans Medium A Correctional Centre — Ref JI 94/2026: Apply Online

6. KwaZulu-Natal Management Region

Hand Delivery Address

Aqua Sky Building
275 Anton Lembede Street
8th Floor
Durban
4001

Online Applications

• Durban Youth Correctional Centre — Ref JI 95/2026: Apply Online
• Pietermaritzburg Medium B Correctional Centre — Ref JI 96/2026: Apply Online
• Waterval Medium B Correctional Centre — Ref JI 97/2026: Apply Online
• Dundee Correctional Centre — Ref JI 98/2026: Apply Online
• Kranskop/Greytown Correctional Centre — Ref JI 99/2026: Apply Online
• Ladysmith Correctional Centre — Ref JI 100/2026: Apply Online
• Durban Medium B Correctional Centre — Ref 101/2026: Apply Online
• Nongoma Correctional Centre — Ref 102/2026: Apply Online

Applicants must use the application link corresponding to their preferred correctional centre.

Closing Date

6 November 2026

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services has specified two closing times:

• Walk-in applications close at 16:00.
• Online applications close at 20:00.

Applicants must ensure their applications are submitted before the applicable deadline.

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the advertised positions, applicants may contact the relevant regional office.

Central Management Region

Ms Y Mdlalose
Telephone: 051 430 1954

Gauteng Management Region

Ms G Thabethe
Telephone: 012 663 7521

Northern Management Region (Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West)

Mr M Mentoor
Telephone: 012 663 7521

Western Cape Management Region

Ms J Gericke
Telephone: 021 421 1021

Eastern Cape Management Region

Ms N Sifesane
Telephone: 043 722 2729

KwaZulu-Natal Management Region

Ms D Mocumi
Telephone: 031 366 1900

Evergreen Questions and Answers

1. Can I apply for the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services vacancies with Grade 12?

Yes. Applicants must have a Grade 12 or Senior Certificate and meet the other advertised requirements.

2. Is previous work experience required?

The advertisement does not specify a minimum number of years of previous work experience.

3. How many Independent Correctional Centre Visitor positions are available?

There are 42 positions advertised across 38 correctional centre locations.

4. How much does an Independent Correctional Centre Visitor earn?

The advertised salary is R89 046 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. This is a Level 5 appointment at 3/8th.

5. Is this a permanent government position?

No. The advertised positions are offered on 36-month contracts.

6. Do I need a driver’s licence?

A driver’s licence is not compulsory according to the advertised requirements. However, it will be an added advantage.

7. What is a community organisation recommendation or nomination?

The advertisement requires applicants to have a recommendation or nomination as an Independent Correctional Centre Visitor from a community organisation. The recommendation or nomination must not be older than six months.

8. Can I apply without a community organisation recommendation?

The recommendation or nomination is listed as a requirement. Applicants should obtain it before applying.

9. Can applicants from other provinces apply?

The advertisement states that preference will be given to qualifying applicants who reside in communities near the correctional centres where vacancies exist.

10. What are the duties of an Independent Correctional Centre Visitor?

The duties include conducting site visits, interviewing inmates and correctional services officials, recording complaints, maintaining case files and submitting reports.

11. Can I apply online?

Yes. Online application links have been provided for the advertised correctional centres, except for Vereeniging, for which a separate link is not listed in the supplied instructions.

12. Do I need to complete a Z83 application form?

Yes. Applicants must submit the new prescribed Z83 application form.

13. Can I upload pictures of my application documents?

No. The advertisement states that JPEG photographs or snapshots will not be accepted for online applications.

14. How should online application documents be submitted?

Applicants must combine their Z83 form and CV into one PDF attachment and save the document using their surname and initials.

15. Are these vacancies available in Limpopo?

Yes. Positions are advertised at Makhado, Thohoyandou and Polokwane correctional centres.

16. Are there vacancies in Gauteng?

Yes. Positions are available at Johannesburg Female, Leeuwkop Medium C, Zonderwater and Baviaanspoort Medium correctional centres. Vereeniging is also listed under the Central Management Region.

17. Are women and people with disabilities encouraged to apply?

Yes. The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services specifically encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

18. What is the closing date for the JICS vacancies?

The closing date is 6 November 2026. Walk-in applications close at 16:00 and online applications close at 20:00.

Source

Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)

Official Publication: Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026

Publication Date: 16 October 2026

Department: Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

Post Number: 37/49

Position: Independent Correctional Centre Visitor

Annexure: H

Pages: 40–42

Download the Official DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026

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