Loss Prevention Officer (Distribution Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C
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Job Description

Shrinkage hurts every electronics store; in Richards Bay, you would be the one tracking it down. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

  • Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
  • Share trends with the store manager each week
  • Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
  • Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
  • Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
  • Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
  • Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Previous store detective experience with case outcomes
  • Retail loss prevention course
  • Experience giving evidence in court

On offer

  • Retail trading hours, no night shift in most stores
  • Monthly recovery incentives
  • Staff discount at the retailer

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Richards Bay really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): matric certificate, PSIRA certificate and ID copy plus loss prevention or investigation course certificates.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRichards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
CategorySecurity
Experience4+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade C
Posted3 November 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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