Designate Divisional Loss Prevention Specialist
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- Shoprite Group
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Pay or stipend
- Not provided in listing
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
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Overview
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.
Requirements
- 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)
Responsibilities
- 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
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