Loss Prevention Officer (Distribution Centre)

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a retail distribution centre in Kariega. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Kariega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy

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

• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes
• Retail loss prevention course

• Staff discount at the retailer
• Monthly recovery incentives
• 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.
• Give numbers on your CV: how many cases you opened, how many led to arrests. Retail security managers trust results.