Undercover Floor Walker (Supermarket)

Blend in, watch closely and act lawfully: that is loss prevention at an electronics store in Vereeniging. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Vereeniging, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Help with stock counts and point out loss hot-spots
• Share trends with the store manager each week
• Search staff bags at exit points according to store policy
• Check receiving bay deliveries against invoices and seal numbers
• Detain suspects lawfully and call SAPS, then write a statement
• Tag high-value stock and check security tags at the doors
• Attend court as a witness when a case goes to trial

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

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

• 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.