Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Loss Prevention Officer for its Kuruman operation. The role forms part of a wider retail jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.
About This Position
This Loss Prevention Officer role sits within the retail jobs function in Kuruman. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kuruman also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kuruman 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.
Beyond that, the team mix in Kuruman reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The retail jobs space in Kuruman 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 Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kuruman 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.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kuruman have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Day in the Life
Your day usually starts before the doors open, walking the floor, checking displays and making sure tills are float-ready. As customers arrive, you switch into service mode, moving between till points, fitting rooms and the stockroom, helping shoppers find what they need and keeping a quiet eye on shrinkage. By the afternoon, you might be receiving a delivery, training a new team member or planning the next promotion, and by close of business you’re cashing up, balancing reports and getting the store ready to do it all again tomorrow.
Notably, the Kuruman 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 Kuruman.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Kuruman colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the retail jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Northern Cape.
In addition, 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 Kuruman keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Kuruman teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying goods against invoices
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
- Train new team members on store procedures and product knowledge
- Respond to customer queries, complaints and product returns
- Replenish stock and rotate displays in line with promotional cycles
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
Minimum Requirements
- Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems and handling cash
- Visual merchandising flair or formal training is an advantage
- Numerate and accurate, with attention to detail on cash-ups
- Honest, dependable and security-aware in line with shrinkage controls
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.