Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Loss Prevention Officer based in Springbok, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the retail jobs function.
About This Position
This Loss Prevention Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Springbok. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the retail jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
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.
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 Springbok teams, and the new Loss Prevention Officer will feel that from the first week.
About the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Springbok 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.
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.
A Typical Day
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.
Crucially, the Springbok 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 Springbok.
About Springbok
On top of that, the role is based in Springbok, close to the Sishen mining hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Springbok and the broader Northern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Springbok cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape 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 Springbok.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operate point-of-sale systems and process payments accurately
- Support stock counts and assist with cycle-count investigations
- Maintain visual merchandising standards on the sales floor
- Promote loyalty programmes and capture customer information lawfully
- Up-sell and cross-sell products in line with branch sales targets
- Monitor shrinkage indicators and flag suspicious activity
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales reports for the store manager
What You’ll Need
- Willingness to work public holidays and end-of-month peaks
- A clear criminal record verified through approved screening providers
- Ability to stand for long periods and work shifts including weekends
- Awareness of consumer protection and B-BBEE principles
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email)
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.