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Posted recently. Role: Loss Prevention Officer. Location: Harrismith, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Harrismith operation, and this Loss Prevention Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the retail jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
In addition, 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 retail jobs group in Harrismith.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
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 Harrismith.
The Environment
Practically speaking, the work environment is fast-paced and customer-facing. Expect long periods on your feet, weekend and public-holiday shifts, and the energy that comes with a busy retail floor.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Harrismith site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The retail jobs space in Harrismith offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Harrismith have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Harrismith 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.
Working in Harrismith
In addition, the role is based in Harrismith, close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Harrismith and the broader Free State region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Harrismith, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Harrismith cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State 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 Harrismith.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct daily cash-ups and reconcile takings against the POS report
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and consumer protection regulations
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
Minimum Requirements
- Customer-first mindset with a friendly, approachable manner
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.