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Store Detective (Retail Loss Prevention) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C

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Job Description

You'll catch shoplifting and stock losses at a fashion retail store in Montague Gardens before they cost jobs. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial

You'll need

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

On offer

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Montague Gardens really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: matric certificate, PSIRA certificate and ID copy plus loss prevention or investigation course certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Montague Gardens; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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.