Loss Control Officer (Mall Stores)

You'll catch shoplifting and stock losses at a fashion retail store in Fourways before they cost jobs. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Fourways. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
• Able to handle confrontation calmly
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Discreet, observant and honest
• Good report writing

• Experience giving evidence in court
• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes

• Retail trading hours, no night shift in most stores
• Monthly recovery incentives
• Staff discount at the retailer

• Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.
• Show you know the legal limits of search and arrest. A single unlawful arrest can cost a store badly, so they will ask about it.