X108 Government Prison Visitors 2025
Location: various provinces
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: Not Specified
Salary: market related
Join the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) as an Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV)
Are you passionate about human rights, social justice, and community development? The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to serve as Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCVs) across South Africa.
This impactful role ensures accountability, promotes humane conditions in detention, and gives inmates a voice within the justice system.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Computer literacy with a high level of accuracy
- A nomination letter (dated within the past 6 months) from a recognized community organization (mandatory)
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Commitment to community service and understanding of Batho Pele principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure
- A valid driver’s licence is an advantage
- Preference will be given to candidates residing in communities near the relevant correctional centre
Key Responsibilities:
As an ICCV, you will conduct daily oversight activities at assigned correctional centres, including:
- Visiting correctional facilities to interact with inmates and Department of Correctional Services (DCS) officials
- Recording and escalating inmate complaints, grievances, and rights-related issues
- Monitoring detention conditions for compliance with human rights standards
- Reporting on serious incidents, including:
- Deaths in custody
- Use of segregation or mechanical restraints
- Use of force
- Supporting JICS staff during inspections and investigations
Why This Role Matters:
ICCVs are independent watchdogs who strengthen the integrity of South Africa’s correctional system. Your service will directly support transparency, constitutional compliance, and the dignity of inmates.
Be a voice for those behind bars—help uphold justice where it matters most.
How to Apply:
Submit the following documents:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of your Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Certified copy of your ID
- Nomination letter from a community organization (dated within 6 months)
- Certified copies of other qualifications and driver’s licence (if applicable)
- Completed New Z83 Application Form (2021)
Email your application to the appropriate regional office using the subject line: Post Reference Number:
- 📧 Central Management Region: CMRrecruitment@jics.gov.za
- 📧 Eastern Cape Region: ECMRrecruitment@jics.gov.za
- 📧 Western Cape Region: WCMRrecruitment@jics.gov.za
- 📧 Northern Region: NMRrecruitment@jics.gov.za
- 📧 KwaZulu-Natal Region: KZNMRrecruitment@jics.gov.za
📅 Closing Date: 13 June 2025
🔎 For inquiries, contact JICS through official communication platforms.
Make a difference where it counts. Apply today to serve your community and stand up for justice.
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Central Management Region
- Barkly West Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 07/2025
- Bethulie Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 08/2025
- Boshof Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 09/2025
- Colesburg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 10/2025
- Goedemoed Med. B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 11/2025
- Groenpunt Med Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 12/2025
- Grootvlei Med A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 13/2025
- Grootvlei Med B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 14/2025
- Harrismith Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 15/2025
- Kimberly Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 17/2025
- Kuruman Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 18/2025
- Lindley Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 19/2025
- Mangaung Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 20/2025
- Odendaalsrus / Hennenman Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 21/2025
- Richmond Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 22/2025 & JI 24/2025
- Regional Office – Bloemfontein – Ref No: JI 23/2025
- Sasolburg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 25/2025
- Senekal Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 26/2025
- Virginia Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 27/2025
- Winburg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 28/2025
KwaZulu-Natal Management Region
- Durban Female Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 29/2025
- Empangeni Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 30/2025
- Glencoe Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 31/2025
- Ncome Med B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 32/2025
- Pietermaritzburg (Med A) Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 33/2025
- Port Shepstone Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 34/2025
- Qalakabusha Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 35/2025 & JI 36/2025
- Vryheid Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 37/2025
- Waterval Max Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 38/2025
Northern Management Region
- Barberton Farm Med A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 39/2025
- Barberton Farm Med B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 40/2025
- Baviaanspoort (Max) Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 41/2025
- Carolina Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 42/2025
- Ermelo Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 43/2025
- Heidelberg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 44/2025
- Johannesburg Med A Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 45/2025 & JI 46/2025
- Johannesburg Med B Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 47/2025 & JI 48/2025
- Krugersdorp Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 49/2025
- Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 50/2025
- Leeuwkop Med A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 51/2025
- Leeuwkop Med B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 52/2025
- Modimolle Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 53/2025
- Kgosi-Mampuru Central Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 54/2025
- Kgosi-Mampuru Local Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 55/2025
- Odi Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 56/2025
- Christiana Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 57/2025
- Lichtenburg Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 58/2025
- Losperfontein Med A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 59/2025
- Mafikeng Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 60/2025
- Potchefstroom Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 61/2025
- Rooigrond Med B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 62/2025
- Rooigrond Max Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 63/2025
- Klerksdorp Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 64/2025
Western Cape Management Region
- Brandvlei Juvenile Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 65/2025
- Brandvlei Med Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 66/2025
- Brandvlei Max Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 67/2025
- Drakenstein Med B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 68/2025
- Drakenstein Max Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 69/2025
- George Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 70/2025
- Goodwood Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 71/2025 & JI 72/2025
- Oudtshoorn Med A&B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 73/2025
- Pollsmoor Med C Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 74/2025
- Pollsmoor RDF Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 75/2025 & JI 76/2025
- Pollsmoor Med A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 77/2025
- Pollsmoor Female Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 78/2025
- Robertson Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 79/2025
- Van Rhynsdorp Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 80/2025
- Voorberg Med B Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 81/2025 & JI 82/2025
- Warmbokkeveld Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 83/2025
- Worcester Male & Female Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 84/2025
- Regional Office – Cape Town – Ref No: JI 85/2025
Eastern Cape Management Region
Regional Office – East London – Ref No: JI 113/2025
Bizana Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 86/2025
Burgersdorp Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 87/2025
Butterworth Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 88/2025
Cradock Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 89/2025
East London Max Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 90/2025 & JI 91/2025
East London Med C Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 92/2025
Flagstaff Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 93/2025
Graaff-Reinet Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 94/2025
Grahamstown Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 95/2025
Kirkwood Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 96/2025
Lusikisiki Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 97/2025
Mdantsane Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 98/2025
Nqamakwe Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 99/2025
Patensie Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 100/2025
Sada Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 101/2025
Somerset East Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 102/2025
Ngcobo Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 103/2025
Mount Fletcher Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 104/2025
St Albans Med A Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 105/2025
St Albans Max Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 106/2025
St Albans Med B Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 107/2025 (X2 posts)
Stutterheim Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 108/2025
Ntabankula Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 109/2025
Mthatha Medium Correctional Centre – Ref Nos: JI 110/2025 & JI 111/2025
Mthatha Remand Correctional Centre – Ref No: JI 112/2025
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