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Undercover Floor Walker (Supermarket)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade C

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Job Description

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at a building-supplies store in Pietermaritzburg. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

The work, day to day

Review CCTV footage to confirm suspected theft
Record every incident with photos, times and value of goods
Walk the floor in plain clothes and watch for shoplifting behaviour
Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
Share trends with the store manager each week
Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial

What you need

Good report writing
Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4
Able to handle confrontation calmly
Available for retail hours including month-end weekends
Knowledge of lawful arrest and search under the Criminal Procedure Act

Helpful, not essential

Experience giving evidence in court
Previous store detective experience with case outcomes

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: loss prevention or investigation course certificates plus matric certificate.
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 8 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Give numbers on your CV: how many cases you opened, how many led to arrests. Retail security managers trust results.
Keep your appearance low-key for the interview. Detectives need to blend in with shoppers.