The Human Resources Unit plays a vital role in providing organisational support and administration to JICS.
Information Technology at JICS creates business value by providing reliable integrated and secured ICT infrastructure and business application systems. This ensures effective strategic alignment and enhancement of business processes.
JICS recognises the importance of effective and creative communication in various aspects of its operations. It is crucial to inform all personnel about the significance of their daily tasks, particularly regarding online security and information confidentiality. Through communication, both the organisation and its staff can stay informed and compliant with relevant policies and procedures.
Corporate Services comprises of four Sub-Directorates, namely:
It is through these components that the directorate is able to provide the much-needed resources and functions to support JICS’s pursuit of it’s mandate.
The mandate of JICS is to inspect or arrange for the inspection of correctional centres and remand detention facilities in order to report on the treatment of inmates in correctional centres and on conditions and any corrupt or dishonest practices in correctional centres and remand detention facilities.
Corporate Services comprises of three 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 manages public services to resolve disputes within correctional facilities, ensuring accessible support and collaborating with other departments to uphold inmates' human dignity.
Legal services offer professional guidance and representation to address various legal needs for individuals and organizations.
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.
349 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco-Origin Park – Block C3, Highveld, Centurion, 0157
Email: Complaints@jics.gov.za
Phone: (012) 321 0303