Loss Prevention Officer

Whether you are an experienced Loss Prevention Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Saldanha. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Saldanha operation, and this Loss Prevention Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the legal and security jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.

Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Saldanha team on trust, and the Loss Prevention Officer role will feel that from week one.

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.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Saldanha teams, and the new Loss Prevention Officer will feel that from the first week.

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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Saldanha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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

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

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

Based in Saldanha

Working in Saldanha means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Saldanha office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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

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 Saldanha.

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.

Beyond 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.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Saldanha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Diversity and Inclusion

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Saldanha.

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.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

About the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Saldanha office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western 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.

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.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Saldanha will be explained during the hiring process.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Saldanha have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Saldanha 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.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Saldanha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports

Candidate Profile

• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.