Loss Control Officer (Mall Stores) – Immediate Start

Shrinkage hurts every supermarket; in Welkom, you would be the one tracking it down. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Welkom; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft

• PSIRA registration, Grade C at least
• Able to handle confrontation calmly
• Discreet, observant and honest
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends

• Retail loss prevention course
• 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.
• Give numbers on your CV: how many cases you opened, how many led to arrests. Retail security managers trust results.