Loss Prevention Officer (Distribution Centre) – Experienced

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at an electronics store in Mbombela. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour

• PSIRA registration, Grade C at least
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
• Discreet, observant and honest
• Good report writing
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act

• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Retail loss prevention course

• Plain clothes work (no uniform in detective roles)
• Staff discount at the retailer
• Monthly recovery incentives

• 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.
• Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.