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A Loss Prevention Officer is needed in Mdantsane. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Eastern Cape operation.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Loss Prevention Officer is needed to support operations in Mdantsane. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mdantsane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the legal and security jobs group in Mdantsane.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Loss Prevention Officer to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Diversity and Inclusion
Crucially, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mdantsane.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Mdantsane offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mdantsane team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mdantsane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Where You’ll Work
On top of that, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.
In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mdantsane site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Meet the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mdantsane office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Notably, the team mix in Mdantsane reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.
Practically speaking, the Mdantsane office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mdantsane.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Daily Duties
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
What You’ll Need
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.