Loss Prevention Officer

A Loss Prevention Officer position is being filled in Calvinia. Suitable candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

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 Calvinia and across the retail jobs space.

Crucially, 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.

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 Calvinia teams, and the new Loss Prevention Officer will feel that from the first week.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Calvinia office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

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 Calvinia 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

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.

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

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

What We Offer

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

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

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

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

Working in Calvinia

Working in Calvinia means a place along the N14 trade route, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Calvinia 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 Calvinia.

Many candidates already living within reach of Calvinia 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.

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

Career Growth

Beyond that, career progression for this retail jobs role in Calvinia depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Calvinia have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Daily Duties

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
• Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
• Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
• Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
• Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices

Essential Criteria

• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
• Clear verbal communication skills appropriate to the role; additional languages are an advantage
• Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
• Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.