Retail Loss Prevention Pro — Protect Assets & Elevate Security

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Security equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Retail Loss Prevention Officer for a Paarl store in the Western Cape. You will monitor activities, deter theft, and support security operations to protect assets and ensure compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing surveillance footage, investigating incidents, training staff in loss prevention, and maintaining confidential incident records. The role requires calm professionalism, sharp observation, and clear reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail loss prevention or security.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor store activities and customer behavior to detect and prevent theft.
• Conduct investigations into suspected incidents of theft.
• Apprehend individuals suspected of shoplifting following policy.
• Review surveillance footage and security systems to identify breaches.
• Develop and deliver loss prevention training to staff.
• Analyze loss prevention data to identify trends and prevent incidents.
• Ensure security equipment is functioning and report issues.
• Maintain confidential records of incidents and investigations.

Skills

Observational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Report writing

Tools

Surveillance equipment operation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Retail Loss Prevention Officer for a Paarl store in the Western Cape. You will monitor activities, deter theft, and support security operations to protect assets and ensure compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing surveillance footage, investigating incidents, training staff in loss prevention, and maintaining confidential incident records. The role requires calm professionalism, sharp observation, and clear reporting.