Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Loss Prevention Officer for its Welkom operation. The role forms part of a wider retail jobs portfolio across Free State.
The Role
This Loss Prevention Officer role sits within the retail jobs function in Welkom. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the retail jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Welkom much easier.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Welkom also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Workplace
On top of that, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Welkom site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.
Equally, 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.
Your Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Welkom office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Welkom will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this retail jobs role in Welkom depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Welkom have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Welkom team member.
About Welkom
Welkom continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with near the Sasolburg industrial complex. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Welkom.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Welkom, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Core Functions
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
Who We’re Looking For
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.