The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is offering a meaningful and unique opportunity for South Africans who are passionate about human rights, justice, and the fair treatment of inmates. Applications are now open for 14 Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV) positions across various correctional centres in South Africa.

This role forms part of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS), which is tasked with ensuring the humane treatment of inmates and compliance with correctional centre regulations. ICCVs act as the eyes and ears of society inside correctional facilities, working independently to protect the rights of those in custody.

POSTS: INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITOR (X14 POSTS)

(36-month contract appointment)

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

CENTRE :

Kwa-Zulu 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) Correctional Centre 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
• Matatiel 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

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior certificate.
• Computer literate and accurate.
• A recommendation/nomination as an ICCV by a community organization (not older than six (6) months) must be attached to your application.
• 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 successful candidates will be responsible to visit the correctional facility daily and engage with inmates and DCS officials on complaints and other matters.
• Monitor the conditions of incarceration and report on findings.
• Monitor and report on all instances of deaths, segregation, use of mechanical restraints and use of force in the centre.
• Support officials from JICS during inspections and investigations.
• Handle administrative tasks which include dealing with and capturing of inmate complaints, mandatory matters and detailed report writing.

APPLICATIONS :

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

• Durban Medium A Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/et8roHSPN9E8fJof8
• Durban Medium C Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/yiT1epRy2sSvsj4P8
• Regional Office https://forms.gle/1JYwLy7jnAqju3qA9
• Pietermaritzburg (Med A) Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/idvTQVyv4GLF7VKNA
• Ixopo Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/oSimjrKPANvy2rdb7
• Utrecht Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/uMAAh3HZUwVUbRfy9
• Nkandla Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/sp2ugQUBKmG7nQmV9
• Matatiela Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/abXnBs75YXdxqvKw7

Ladybrand Correctional Centre:

Submitted online through https://forms.gle/6xwjrqdVNQnxop3Z8 or hand delivered to Fedsure House, 3rd Floor 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300

Eastern Cape Management Region:

Middleburg Correctional Centre: Applicants to be submitted through following link https://forms.gle/adSaeQjB7SdunYq49 or hand delivered to East London Magistrates Court, 3rd floor, room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200

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

• Buffeljagsrivier Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/TYt99mw69aFC8qMB7
• Helderstroom Max Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/JseSZXHh4UGFnHwG7
• Mossel Bay Youth Correctional Centre: https://forms.gle/MrzXFy515Qr4xpP2A
• Pollsmoor Remand Detention: https://forms.gle/5PfrwvKvfry4AGaX7

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