Loss Control Officer (Mall Stores)

You'll catch shoplifting and stock losses at a supermarket in Mbombela before they cost jobs. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Mbombela. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Share trends with the store manager each week

• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Good report writing
• Discreet, observant and honest
• Able to handle confrontation calmly
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends

• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes
• Retail loss prevention course
• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports

• Staff discount at the retailer
• Retail trading hours, no night shift in most stores
• Plain clothes work (no uniform in detective roles)

• 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.