Loss Prevention Officer

Bring your skills as a Loss Prevention Officer to Kathu and join a team that moves fast. This Northern Cape role is one to watch.

The Role

The Loss Prevention Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Kathu and across the legal and security jobs space.

In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Loss Prevention Officer taking on this position.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Kathu much easier.

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 Kathu.

Growing With Us

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Kathu depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.

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 Kathu team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kathu have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Working in Kathu

Kathu continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with close to the Sishen mining hub. 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 Kathu.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kathu, Northern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kathu cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

Why This Role

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this legal and security jobs role in Kathu; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Beyond that, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, 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.

Practically speaking, 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 Kathu site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equally, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.

A Typical Day

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 rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kathu.

Equally, the Kathu 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
• Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.