Receiving Bay Security Checker

You'll catch shoplifting and stock losses at a building-supplies store in Cape Town CBD before they cost jobs. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Cape Town CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots

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

• Experience giving evidence in court
• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes

• Retail trading hours, no night shift in most stores
• Plain clothes work (no uniform in detective roles)
• Monthly recovery incentives

• 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.