Department of Correctional Services – October 2025 Intake
Closing Date: 17 October 2025
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is inviting applications from suitable candidates to fill 53 positions of Independent Correctional Centre Visitors (ICCVs). These are 36-month contract appointments under the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS).
Position Summary
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Job Title: Independent Correctional Centre Visitor (ICCV)
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Number of Posts: 53
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Contract: 36 months
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Salary: R85,620 per year (3/8th Level 05)
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Benefits: +37% in lieu of benefits
Available Posts by Region
Northern Management Region (20 Posts)
Applications must be submitted using the online application links provided for each centre or hand-delivered to: Block C3, Eco Origins Office Park, Witch-Hazel Street, Centurion, 0046
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Atteridgeville (Ref 204/2025)
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Bethal (Ref 205/2025)
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Kgosi Mampuru C-Max (Ref 206/2025)
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Kgosi Mampuru Maximum (Ref 207/2025)
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Kutama Sinthimule (Ref 208/2025)
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Potchefstroom (Ref 209/2025)
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Tzaneen (Ref 210/2025)
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Wolmaransstad (Ref 211/2025)
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Zeerust (Ref 212/2025)
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Barberton Maximum (Ref 213/2025)
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Boksburg (Ref 214/2025)
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Emthonjeni (Ref 215/2025)
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Johannesburg Medium C (Ref 216/2025)
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Modderbee (Ref 217/2025) – 2 Posts
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Nigel (Ref 218/2025)
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Leeuwkop Maximum (Ref 219/2025)
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Losperfontein (Ref 220/2025)
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Middelburg (Ref 221/2025)
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Witbank (Ref 222/2025)
Central Management Region (13 Posts)
Applications must be submitted using the online application links provided for this region or hand-delivered to: Fedsure House, 3rd Floor, 62 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
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Brandfort (Ref 224/2025)
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De Aar (Ref 225/2025)
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Edenburg (Ref 226/2025)
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Frankfort (Ref 227/2025)
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Goedemoed Medium A (Ref 228/2025)
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Groenpunt Maximum (Ref 229/2025) – 2 Posts
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Groenpunt Juvenile (Ref 230/2025)
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Hoopstad (Ref 231/2025)
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Mangaung (Ref 232/2025) – 2 Posts
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Springbok (Ref 233/2025)
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Vereeniging (Ref 234/2025)
KwaZulu-Natal Region (11 Posts)
Applications must be submitted online via the links provided or hand-delivered to:
Aqua Sky Building, 275 Anton Lembede Street, 8th Floor, Durban, 4001
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Sevontein (Ref 235/2025)
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Stanger (Ref 236/2025)
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Durban Medium A (Ref 237/2025)
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Durban Medium B (Ref 238/2025)
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Umzinto (Ref 239/2025)
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Eshowe (Ref 240/2025)
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Estcourt (Ref 241/2025)
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Ncome Maximum (Ref 242/2025)
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Kokstad Medium (Ref 243/2025)
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Ebongweni Super Max (Ref 244/2025) – 2 Posts
Eastern Cape Region (6 Posts)
Applications must be submitted online via the links provided or hand-delivered to:
East London Magistrate Court, 3rd Floor, Room 407, Buffalo Street, East London, 5200
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Port Elizabeth (Ref 245/2025)
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King Williams Town (Ref 246/2025)
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Middledrift (Ref 247/2025)
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Queenstown (Ref 248/2025)
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East London Medium B (Ref 249/2025)
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Idutywa (Ref 250/2025)
Western Cape Region (3 Posts)
Applications must be submitted online via the links provided or hand-delivered to:
Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Corner Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001
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Drakenstein Medium A (Ref 251/2025)
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Hawequa (Ref 252/2025)
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Beaufort West (Ref 253/2025)
Minimum Requirements
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Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
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Computer literacy
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Community organisation recommendation/nomination (not older than 6 months)
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Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
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Ability to work under pressure
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Knowledge of Batho Pele principles
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Driver’s licence advantageous
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Preference for applicants living near the correctional centre
Key Responsibilities
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Visit assigned correctional centre daily
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Handle and record inmate complaints
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Monitor and report on:
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Living conditions
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Deaths in custody
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Segregation
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Use of force and restraints
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Submit detailed reports
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Assist JICS officials during investigations
How to Apply
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Apply online using the application links for each centre
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Alternatively, submit by hand to the regional offices listed in the advert
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Z83 Form and full vacancy advert available for download
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Online Closing: 17 October 2025 at 20:00
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Walk-in Closing: 17 October 2025 at 16:00
Important Contacts (Enquiries)
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Central Region: Ms. Y. Mdlalose – (051) 430 1954
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KZN Region: Mr. S. Sibanyoni – (031) 366 1900
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Northern Region: Ms. G. Thabethe – (012) 663 7521
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Western Cape: Mr. S. Sani – (021) 421 1012
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Eastern Cape: Ms. N. Sifesane – (043) 722 2729




