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Whether you are an experienced Loss Prevention Officer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Douglas. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
About the Opportunity
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 Douglas and across the retail jobs space.
Beyond that, 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.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Loss Prevention Officer to step into the retail jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Douglas also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Douglas.
What We Offer
In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this retail jobs role in Douglas; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Equally, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Day in the Life
Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.
Beyond that, the Douglas 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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Douglas.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Douglas site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Northern Cape.
About Douglas
Working in Douglas means a place near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Douglas 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 Douglas.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Douglas, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Douglas 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.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the retail jobs side of the business inside out. The Douglas group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Douglas will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Douglas.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Douglas.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern 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.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the retail jobs team in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Douglas have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Your Role
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Keep the store, change rooms and stockroom clean and organised
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
Who We’re Looking For
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a customer-facing retail role
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- Able to perform the essential standing and customer-service duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
In addition, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.