This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SENIOR CASE OFFICER: COMPLAINTS

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

Directorate Compliance Monitoring

Reference number: JI 44/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12/Senior Certificate, BProc/LLB Degree or recognised legal qualification on NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA. 1–3 years’ relevant working experience of which 1 year must be in a supervisory capacity. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Constitution, Correctional Services Act, PAJA, POPIA, Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence, interpretation of Statute and other legal frameworks governing the correctional environment and public service. Proficiency in English and at least one other official language. Ability to write analytically. A valid driver’s licence is essential, and a willingness to travel. Skills and competencies: computer literacy, legal research and analysis, report writing, communication skills, stakeholder liaison, planning and organising, problem solving, attention to detail, supervisory skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible to receive, assess and adjudicate inmate complaints and maintain proper records with a view to identifying trends, systemic practices and matters requiring intervention. Register and screen complaints, assess supporting documentation, request additional information where required and prepare recommendations for consideration. Monitor timeframes, ensure proper case-file management and compile statistics and management reports for the Manager: Complaints Unit. Liaise with the Department of Correctional Services, Visitors’ Committees, Independent Correctional Centre Visitors and other stakeholders to facilitate the resolution of complaints and escalation of urgent matters. Conduct legal and factual analysis, draft correspondence, memoranda and submissions, support investigations where required and supervise administrative staff within the Complaints Unit to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance with JICS procedures.

Where to send your application

Applications to be submitted through following link: https://forms.gle/6DKsSeXAXmRtZ89T7 or hand delivered Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001.

Enquiries

Ms S Wesson Tel No: (021) 421 1012

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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