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Listing live now. Role: Loss Prevention Officer. Location: Phuthaditjhaba, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
The Loss Prevention Officer vacancy forms part of how the Phuthaditjhaba branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.
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.
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 Phuthaditjhaba teams, and the new Loss Prevention Officer will feel that from the first week.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Phuthaditjhaba will be explained during the hiring process.
Based in Phuthaditjhaba
In addition, the role is based in Phuthaditjhaba, near the Bethlehem agricultural belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Phuthaditjhaba and the broader Free State region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
Key Outputs
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
What You’ll Need
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Valid driver’s licence where required for the advertised duties; transport arrangements should support the scheduled shifts
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.