Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Loss Prevention Officer for its Postmasburg operation. The role forms part of a wider retail jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.
About the Opportunity
Crucially, the Loss Prevention Officer vacancy forms part of how the Postmasburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the retail jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Postmasburg team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Loss Prevention Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Working in Postmasburg
Working in Postmasburg means a place along the N14 trade route, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Postmasburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Postmasburg.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Postmasburg, Northern Cape.
Your Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Postmasburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Postmasburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Core Functions
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
- Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
Essential Criteria
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.