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Loss Prevention Officer (Distribution Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network

Paarl, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C

R8 000 – R10 000/month

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Job Description

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a building-supplies store in Paarl. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Home base is a building-supplies store on the Paarl side of Western Cape. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
Share trends with the store manager each week
Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft

What you need

Discreet, observant and honest
Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
PSIRA registration, Grade C at least
Able to handle confrontation calmly
Good report writing
Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4

Helpful, not essential

Retail loss prevention course
Experience giving evidence in court

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: loss prevention or investigation course certificates plus PSIRA certificate and ID copy.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Paarl.

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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.