Work-Force
A Loss Prevention Officer is needed in Somerset West. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
About This Position
This Loss Prevention Officer role sits within the retail jobs function in Somerset West. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
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.
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 Somerset West.
Based in Somerset West
Working in Somerset West means a place near the V&A Waterfront precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Somerset West office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Somerset West.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Somerset West, Western Cape.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Somerset West.
The hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
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.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Somerset West contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the retail jobs space in Western Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Core Functions
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
Candidate Profile
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Experience with stock counting and basic inventory principles
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.