Loss Prevention Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Loss Prevention Officer based in Welkom, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the legal and security jobs function.

The Role

The Loss Prevention Officer vacancy forms part of how the Welkom branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Welkom 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 Welkom much easier.

Your Team

Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Welkom office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State 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 Welkom 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.

About Welkom

Crucially, the role is based in Welkom, within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Welkom 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 Welkom, Free State.

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 Welkom.

Many candidates already living within reach of Welkom 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.

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.

In addition, the Welkom 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.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State 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 Welkom.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the legal and security jobs team in Welkom have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Welkom 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 Welkom team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and amend commercial contracts and service agreements
• Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
• Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
• Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
• Coordinate with SAPS and emergency services during incidents
• Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
• Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements

Candidate Profile

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound understanding of POPIA and applicable legal frameworks
• Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required

On top of that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.