Loss Prevention Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a Loss Prevention Officer in Oudtshoorn. Suitably qualified candidates from across Western Cape are invited to apply.

Overview

The Loss Prevention Officer vacancy forms part of how the Oudtshoorn 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 successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Loss Prevention Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Oudtshoorn office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western 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.

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

Notably, the team mix in Oudtshoorn reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Based in Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.

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 Oudtshoorn.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Oudtshoorn contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Western Cape.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Oudtshoorn keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Oudtshoorn teams.

Key Outputs

• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
• Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
• Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
• Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.