Dis-Chem has been South Africa’s first choice in pharmacies since 1978, with our linked dispensaries, family clinics, non-pharmaceutical and comprehensive self-medication centers. As a leading specialist in beauty, healthy food, sports supplements, health, and well-being, we offer the widest ranges in these categories and expert advice.

Job Description

• Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Head Office has an opportunity available for a Loss Prevention Officer to join the team. The role is to monitor premises to reduce losses due to theft and fraud.
• Conducts loss reduction programs, operational auditing, investigations and assists with prosecutions and ensure employees understand and follow policies and procedures for loss prevention and cash handling.

Essential:

• Grade 12 – Matric
• Grade B accreditation with the PSIRA
• 2 years minimum experience in a similar environment

Advantageous:

• Warehouse or Retail Security experience
• PSIRA Grade A

Job Specification:

• Monitor surveillance of exits and entrances, emergency exits, back rooms and delivery areas.
• Keep an eye out for shoplifters who are hiding merchandise on their person, switching price tags or otherwise attempting to steal from the store.
• Train and develop managers and store detectives in shortage control.
• Build a team/partnership environment with Managers to ensure exceptional operational controls.
• Collaborate with law enforcement to report or investigate crimes within the store.
• Assist Human Resource Department with investigation.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your work station is always clean and tidy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy.

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge of Relevant Acts, industry standards and training objectives
• English – Read, Speak and Write
• Trustworthy and Honest
• 2nd Additional language.

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account