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Undercover Floor Walker (Supermarket)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Security PSIRA Grade C

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Job Description

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a supermarket in Mbombela. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Mbombela (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
Share trends with the store manager each week
Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial
Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement

What you need

PSIRA registration, Grade C at least
Able to handle confrontation calmly
Discreet, observant and honest
Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mbombela really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: PSIRA certificate and ID copy, matric certificate 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 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mbombela.

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

Before you hit apply

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.