Store Detective (Retail Loss Prevention) – Experienced

Shrinkage hurts every retail distribution centre; in Midrand, you would be the one tracking it down. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a retail distribution centre in Midrand. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
• Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers

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

• Retail loss prevention course
• Understanding of stock systems and shrinkage reports
• Experience giving evidence in court

• Retail trading hours, no night shift in most stores
• Staff discount at the retailer
• Plain clothes work (no uniform in detective roles)

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