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Looking for your next move as a Loss Prevention Officer in Grahamstown? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Eastern Cape.
Overview
This Loss Prevention Officer role sits within the legal and security jobs function in Grahamstown. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Grahamstown operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Loss Prevention Officer to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Grahamstown much easier.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Grahamstown colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the legal and security jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Beyond that, 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.
Equal Opportunity
Equally, 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.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Grahamstown.
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.
Career Growth
Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown team member.
Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Grahamstown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Grahamstown office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
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.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape 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 Grahamstown.
Practically speaking, the Grahamstown 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
What You’ll Need
- Able to perform the essential duties of a site-based security role safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Strong report-writing skills with accurate, factual content
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.