SayPro INDEPENDENT CORRECTIONAL CENTRE VISITORS – (36) months contract

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 178284
  • Offered Salary R66 117 (3/8th) per annum (Level 05 on part time notch) + 37% in lieu of Benefits.
  • Qualifications Senior Certificate (Matric)
  • Industry Constitutional & legal affairs
  • Reference Ref No: 83/2022
  • Centre Northern Management Region: Kgosi Mampuru (Central) Correctional Centre
  • Enquiries

    Northern Management Region: Mr M Mentoor/ Mrs G Nkuna Tel No: (012) 663 7521
  • Where to submit application

    The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services, Private Bag X9177, Cape Town, 8000. Alternatively, applications may be handed in at Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001. Please Note: All applications (irrespective of Region) must be submitted to Cape Town Address.
  • Notes

    NOTE: Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by (1) a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience as compared to the Public Service, as well as at least 3 contactable references, (2) a copy of the applicant’s South African ID Document, (3) a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license where required, (4) a copy of Grade 12 Certificate as well as all qualifications mentioned in the CV and (5) a SAQA verification report for foreign qualifications. (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the day of the interviews). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Incomplete applications, applications received after the closing date or applications without SAQA verification reports for foreign qualifications will not be considered. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of section 11 (1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA), to your personal information which you provide to the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) being processed by the JICS and its employees, agents, cabinet committees, and sub-contractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013.

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 and computer literacy knowledge. A recommendation of nomination as an ICCV by a community organization. Public spirited and sound knowledge of the Batho-Pele principles. Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure in a corrections environment. Able to function independently. Passion for human rights. Driver’s license and own transport will be an added advantage. DUTIES: The successful candidates will be responsible to visit the correctional facility on a daily basis and engage with inmates and officials on complaints and other matters. Monitor the conditions of incarceration and report on findings. Monitor and report on all instances of death, segregations, use of mechanical restraints and use of force in the centre. Support officials from JICS during inspections and investigations. Administrative tasks will include dealing with and capturing inmate complaints and mandatory matters and detailed report writing.

Required skills