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Loss Control Officer (Mall Stores)

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Welkom, Free State

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C

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Job Description

Retail in Welkom runs on thin margins, and a retail distribution centre needs someone guarding its stock. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Welkom, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Share trends with the store manager each week
Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft

You'll need

Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
PSIRA registration, Grade C at least
Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
Good report writing
Able to handle confrontation calmly

Nice if you have

Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
Experience giving evidence in court

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: matric certificate, loss prevention or investigation course certificates plus PSIRA certificate and ID copy.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Welkom; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Give numbers on your CV: how many cases you opened, how many led to arrests. Retail security managers trust results.
Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.