JICS is an organ of the SA Government whose mandate is to uphold and protect the rights of all inmates who are incarcerated. JICS is responsible for the independent oversight of the DCS and must therefore report thereon to the Ministry of Justice, Correctional Services and the portfolio committee.
The Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 empowers JICS to inspect and report on conditions of detention and the treatment of inmates at correctional facilities, conduct investigations and handle inmate complaints. This seeks to ensure that conditions of detention and the treatment of inmates comply with legal and constitutional standards and promotes transparency and accountability.
Ensures organizational support and administration.
Corporate Services comprises of the Sub-Directorates namely Human Resources, Information Technology, and Communications & Media.
It is through these components that the Unit is able to provide the much-needed resources and functions to support JICS’s pursuit of outcomes.
JICS seeks nationally and through its regional offices to facilitate the resolution of any dispute (ill treatment, use of force, mechanical restraints, etc.) by providing accessible, efficient, effective and quality administrative support to the public at large. It also includes working in collaboration with other government departments in the safety and security cluster...
Justice Edwin Cameron is a former Judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and was appointed Inspecting Judge of Correctional Services on 6 January 2020 after 25 years’ service as a Judge. He is currently also Chancellor of Stellenbosch University.
Mr Vick Misser is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services. Highly experienced and competent strategic leader and manager, with advanced skills in leading, planning, organising, controlling, designing, and implementing systems around management.
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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Email: Complaints@jics.gov.za
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