Retail Security Officer (Clothing Store)

Retail in Stellenbosch runs on thin margins, and a fashion retail store needs someone guarding its stock. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Stellenbosch. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
• Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
• 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
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors

• Discreet, observant and honest
• Able to handle confrontation calmly
• Good report writing
• Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
• Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
• PSIRA registration, Grade C at least

• 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.