Work-Force
A Loss Prevention Officer position is being filled in Barberton. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.
Overview
This Loss Prevention Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Barberton. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the legal and security jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Barberton team on trust, and the Loss Prevention Officer role will feel that from week one.
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 Barberton.
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 Barberton teams, and the new Loss Prevention Officer will feel that from the first week.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Barberton.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Barberton.
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.
About Barberton
Notably, the role is based in Barberton, within the Highveld coal corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Barberton and the broader Mpumalanga region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Barberton, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Barberton cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 Barberton.
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.
Importantly, the Barberton 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 Barberton.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Growing With Us
On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Barberton have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Barberton have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Barberton 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.
Key Outputs
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
Essential Criteria
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.