Receiving Bay Security Checker

Shrinkage hurts every building-supplies store; in Prospecton, you would be the one tracking it down. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods

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

• Retail loss prevention course
• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes

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