Born in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Jocivalter started his career at São Paulo state club Guarani, which he played twice in 1999 Copa do Brasil and 1999 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
In 2001, he was signed by Liga de Honra club Aves, which he played one season and scored 8 league goals.
In January 2006 he returned to Brazil, signed a 1-year contract with Portuguesa and played in 2006 Campeonato Paulista scored 1 goal.
In 2007–08 season he left for Cyprus, played for Alki Larnaca and Atromitos Yeroskipou.
In 2009–10 season, he returned to Portugal again, for Portuguese Second Division club Moreirense.