Loss Prevention Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Loss Prevention Officer based in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

About the Opportunity

An experienced Loss Prevention Officer is needed to support operations in Vereeniging. The role forms part of how the business keeps its legal and security jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.

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.

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 Vereeniging.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Vereeniging also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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 Vereeniging.

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

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.

Practically speaking, the Vereeniging 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Vereeniging.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the legal and security jobs side of the business inside out. The Vereeniging 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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Vereeniging will be explained during the hiring process.

Growing With Us

Career progression for this legal and security jobs role in Vereeniging depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vereeniging have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Based in Vereeniging

Beyond that, the role is based in Vereeniging, easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vereeniging and the broader Gauteng region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Vereeniging cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng 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 Vereeniging.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Key Outputs

• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches

Who We’re Looking For

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and refresher training
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.