Website Dis-Chem Pharmacies
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 centres.
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
