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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Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/Grade 12, an LLB degree or final year of study. Should have an interest in criminal law, criminology, penology and human rights. Academic excellence and research are required.
Applicants should include a letter of motivation; curriculum vitae; an example of written work between 6 – 12 pages in length which demonstrates critical legal analysis and is written solely by the applicant; letters of recommendation from 2 referees, together with their names and contact details (including emails).
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible to do research for the Inspecting Judge; report writing, drafting and editing of correspondence and other official documents; accompanying the Inspecting Judge on inspections and other official duties; and performing ad hoc tasks allocated by the Inspecting Judge.
Applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/Grade 12, Degree/National Diploma in Public Administrations/ Public Management, NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA. 3-year Degree/National Diploma in Office Management or Administration recognised relevant qualification on NQF 6 or equivalent qualification;
a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Justice Cluster or a minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and Regulations and National Treasury Regulations; A valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be responsible to provide management, supervision and control of Independent Correctional Centre Visitors. Complaints Management, general, Urgent and Mandatory. Coordination of Visitors Committee/Stakeholder engagement meetings.
Conduct performance evaluations, administration tasks, reporting and arrange inductions for Independent Correctional Centre Visitors.