Work-Force
A Loss Prevention Officer is needed in Midrand. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Gauteng operation.
What This Role Involves
The Loss Prevention Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Midrand and across the legal and security jobs space.
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.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Midrand also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Midrand teams, and the new Loss Prevention Officer will feel that from the first week.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The legal and security jobs space in Midrand 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 Gauteng.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Midrand team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Midrand 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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Midrand contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the legal and security jobs space in Gauteng.
Equally, 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 Midrand keep progressing.
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 Gauteng.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Midrand teams.
About the Team
Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Midrand office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng 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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Midrand 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.
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Midrand 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 Midrand.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, the environment is process-driven and regulation-aware. Whether you are at a desk or on site, attention to detail, calm conduct and accurate reporting are non-negotiable.
Beyond that, 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.
Crucially, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Midrand site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Diversity and Inclusion
On top of that, 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Midrand.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
Working in Midrand
Midrand continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with well-connected by Gautrain and major arterials. 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Midrand, Gauteng.
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 Midrand.
Many candidates already living within reach of Midrand 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Run compliance training for staff on POPIA, FICA and ethics
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
Candidate Profile
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound ethical judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Physical fitness for site-based security roles
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.