Receiving Bay Security Checker

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a supermarket in Pietermaritzburg. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

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

• PSIRA registration, Grade C at least
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
• Able to handle confrontation calmly

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

• Give numbers on your CV: how many cases you opened, how many led to arrests. Retail security managers trust results.
• 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.