Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Loss Prevention Officer for its Roodepoort operation. The role forms part of a wider retail jobs portfolio across Gauteng.
Overview
Importantly, the organisation is investing in its Roodepoort operation, and this Loss Prevention Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider Gauteng business.
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 Roodepoort 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 retail jobs group in Roodepoort.
Working in Roodepoort
Beyond that, the role is based in Roodepoort, well-connected by Gautrain and major arterials. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Roodepoort and the broader Gauteng region.
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 Roodepoort.
Many candidates already living within reach of Roodepoort cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Roodepoort.
Beyond that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Roodepoort.
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.
Your Role
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Greet customers and provide a friendly, helpful in-store experience
- Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor
Minimum Requirements
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
- Clear verbal communication skills appropriate to the role; additional languages are an advantage
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.