Regional Retail Security Lead — Shrink Reduction

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Security Manager to oversee day-to-day store, office or distribution centre security across a defined area. You will implement security controls, manage security personnel, and drive initiatives to reduce shrink and operational risk.

The role requires a Diploma or certification in Security Management or equivalent, or 5 years of experience in retail security or loss prevention.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in Security Management, Risk Management, or related field or 5 years’ experience in retail security, loss prevention, or operational risk roles.
• Experience managing security personnel and store-level security operations.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-site operational environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement regional security strategies and operational security standards across assigned sites.
• Drive reduction in shrink, theft, fraud, and security incidents through effective operational controls and site-level interventions.
• Manage deployment and performance of security guards and in-store controllers to ensure effective coverage and risk mitigation.
• Ensure operational readiness and effectiveness of in-store security systems, surveillance tools, and access controls.
• Support stores in maintaining safe and secure trading environments with minimal operational disruption

Skills

Retail security

Loss prevention

Incident management

Stakeholder engagement

Security operations

Education

Diploma or certification in Security Management / Risk Management

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Security Manager to oversee day-to-day store, office or distribution centre security across a defined area. You will implement security controls, manage security personnel, and drive initiatives to reduce shrink and operational risk.

The role requires a Diploma or certification in Security Management or equivalent, or 5 years of experience in retail security or loss prevention.