Retail Security Officer (Clothing Store)

You'll catch shoplifting and stock losses at a supermarket in Middelburg (MP) before they cost jobs. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Middelburg (MP); early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Share trends with the store manager each week

• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
• Discreet, observant and honest
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
• Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act

• Previous store detective experience with case outcomes
• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports

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

• Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.
• 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.