Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) – South Africa

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) is an organ of the South African Government mandated to uphold and protect the rights of all inmates who are incarcerated in South Africa.

The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services is responsible for the independent oversight of the Department of Correctional Services and must therefore report thereon to the Ministry of Justice, Correctional Services and the portfolio committee.

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Inspecting Judge

  • Justice Edwin Cameron

Chief Executive Officer

  • Mr Vick Misser

Directors

Mr Eddie Brewis (Director: Support Services)
Ms Thembelihle Nhlanzi-Ngema (Director: Legal Services)
Ms Ntombizodwa Sibutha (Director: Management Regions)

Deputy Directors

  • Mr Emmanuel Chiliza (Finance and Supply Chain Management)
  • Mr Lennard de Souza (Inspections and Investigations)
  • Ms Justine Gericke (Eastern Cape Management Region)
  • Ms Phumza Luphuwana (Human Resources Management and Development)
  • Mr Murasiet Mentoor (Northern Management Region)
  • Ms Velaphi Mukhari (Mandatory Reporting)
  • Mr Michael Prusent (Central Management Region)
  • Mr Shadrack Sibanyoni (KZN Management Region)

Senior Management

  • Ms Susan Bezhuidenhout (ASD: Human Resources Management and Development)
  • Mr Alliston Fortuin (ASD: Supply Chain Management)
  • Mr Muzi Madikizela (ASD: Information Technology)
  • Mr Raphulu Mohlaba (ASD: Mandatory Unit)
  • Ms Tshireletso Sibanyoni (ASD: Finance)
  • Mr Oduleng Thakadu (ASD: Inspections and Investigation)

Communications Officers

  • Ms Emerantia Cupido (Communications and Spokesperson)

Secretary

  • Ms Nobhuhle Sebe (PA: Chief Executive Officer)
  • Mr Mosala Sello (PA: Inspecting Judge)
  • Sohela Surajpal (Law Clerk)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:349 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco-Origin Park – Block C3, Highveld, Centurion, 0157
Postal Address:Private Bag X153, Centurion, 0046
Telephone:012 321 0303
Website:www.jics.gov.za