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

SENIOR CASE OFFICER: MANDATORY REPORTING

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

Directorate Compliance Monitoring

Reference number: JI 45/2026
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 Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), an LLB, BProc or recognised legal qualification at NQF Level 7 recognised by SAQA. 1 – 3 years relevant working experience of which one (1) year must be in a supervisory experience. 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. Valid driver’s licence is essential and 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 Monitor, enquire and evaluate reports received on all inmates in terms of section 95D of the Correctional Services Act. Write reports and make recommendations on systemic problems and practices, ensuring a good administration of mandatory reports by DCS. Monitor timeframes, ensure proper case-file management and compile statistics and management reports for the Assistant Director: Mandatory Unit. Manage, coordinate and foster relationships with external stakeholders Conduct legal and factual analysis, draft correspondence, memoranda and submissions, support investigations where required and supervise administrative staff within the Mandatory 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/M7WdWEbyDDvgK4NH6 or Standard Bank Building, No. 1 Thibault Square, 9th Floor, Cnr Long Street & Hans Strijdom Avenue, Cape Town, 8001. FOR ATTENTION : Human Resources

Enquiries

Mr R Mohlaba Tel No: (012) 321 0303

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 10 September 2026.

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