Designate Divisional Loss Prevention Specialist

Shoprite Group of Companies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoprite Group of Companies is seeking a Designate Divisional Loss Prevention Specialist in the Western Cape. The role supports the Divisional Loss Prevention Manager to protect assets and improve store profitability within a designated division.

You will implement loss prevention programs, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with LP principles and guidelines to minimize theft, shrinkage, and fraud across the division.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in business, criminal justice, or related fields.
• +4 years' experience in retail loss prevention or similar roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 for effective communication and task execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing loss prevention processes to minimize financial losses.
• Support development and reinforcement of loss prevention policies.
• Collaborate to identify risk areas and recommend corrective measures.
• Help detect safety issues and security violations and advise with programs.
• Oversee security improvement activities, such as new equipment.
• Assist in audits of inventory processing and document errors.
• Participate in monitoring inventory and investigating suspicious activity.
• Assist in inspections of stores to ensure surveillance effectiveness.
• Prepare reports on loss prevention effectiveness.
• Collaborate to deliver loss prevention training programs.
• Stay updated on trends and implement additional security measures.
• Coordinate communication with divisional management and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on loss prevention actions and procedures.

Skills

Retail loss prevention

Investigations

Education

Diploma or Degree in business, criminal justice, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/30

Reference Number SHO261021-7

Job Title Designate Divisional Loss Prevention Specialist

Job Type Full Time

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town or City Cape Town, Brackenfell

Job Category Finance

About the role

The purpose of the Designate Divisional Loss Prevention Specialist role is to support the Divisional Loss Prevention Manager in protecting company assets and maintaining or improving store profitability within a designated Shoprite Group division. The role involves assisting in the development and implementation of loss prevention programs, conducting investigations, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with loss prevention principles, policies, and guidelines. The Designate Divisional Loss Prevention Specialist plays a crucial role in minimizing theft, reducing shortages, and preventing fraud within the division.

What you'll do

• Assist the Divisional Loss Prevention Manager in implementing and managing loss prevention processes and programs to minimize financial losses related to theft, vandalism, accidents, and injuries within the designated division.
• Support the development and reinforcement of loss prevention policies, ensuring adherence to company procedures and guidelines to reduce shrinkage.
• Collaborate with the Divisional Loss Prevention Manager to identify potential risk areas and recommend corrective measures or systems to minimize loss of merchandise, money, or company assets.
• Help in detecting safety issues and security violations and contribute to the development of programs to prevent recurring incidents.
• Support the Divisional Loss Prevention Manager in overseeing security improvement activities, such as the installation of new security equipment.
• Assist in conducting audits to ensure appropriate inventory processing, handling, and monitoring, and document any errors or failures.
• Participate in monitoring inventory and investigating suspicious customer and employee activities, resolving theft incidents, policy violations, and compliance concerns.
• Support the Divisional Loss Prevention Manager in conducting periodic inspections of stores and facilities to ensure the proper functioning of surveillance and security equipment and evaluate the effectiveness of employed technologies.
• Assist in preparing reports on the effectiveness of loss prevention measures implemented within the division.
• Collaborate with the Divisional Loss Prevention Manager to develop and deliver loss prevention training programs for employees.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in loss prevention and recommend and implement additional security measures, as necessary.
• Coordinate and maintain effective communication with divisional management and external stakeholders, including governmental agencies and service providers, to ensure appropriate actions and compliance with legal requirements.
• Provide expert advice to divisional management on appropriate loss prevention actions, principles, and procedures.

What you bring

• Diploma or Degree in business, criminal justice, or related fields (essential).
• +4 years' experience in retail loss prevention or similar roles, with a solid background in conducting legal or ethical investigations and delivering loss prevention programs (essential).
• In-depth proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 for effective communication and task execution within the function (essential).

Policy

Our Group is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.