JICS is an independent oversight body tasked with overseeing the correctional operations of the Department of Correctional Services and protecting the rights of all incarcerated persons. JICS reports to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services and the Minister of Correctional Services.
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Independent Correctional Centre Visitor - Pietermaritzburg (Med A) Correctional Centre
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.
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.