Security Controllers (7 Posts) โ Dis-Chem Pharmacies โ Multiple Locations โ Apply by 11โ17 August 2026
Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Industry: Retail and Security
Position Type: Permanent Talent Pool Opportunities
Total Number of Posts: 7
Locations and Closing Dates
- Bloemfontein, Free State โ Apply by 11 August 2026
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape โ Apply by 11 August 2026
- Acornhoek, Mpumalanga โ Apply by 11 August 2026
- Thohoyandou, Limpopo โ Apply by 11 August 2026
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal โ Apply by 11 August 2026
- Cape Town, Western Cape โ Apply by 11 August 2026
- Johannesburg, Gauteng โ Apply by 17 August 2026
Overview
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is recruiting Security Controllers for talent pools across seven locations in South Africa. The successful candidates will supervise on-site security operations, manage loss-prevention activities, investigate incidents, monitor high-risk stock and ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant security legislation.
These talent pools are intended to create a database of suitably qualified candidates who may be considered when relevant vacancies become available. Placement in a talent pool does not guarantee immediate employment.
Key Responsibilities
– Supervise on-site security guards and allocate duties.
– Monitor security operations and ensure compliance with company procedures.
– Respond to security alerts and suspicious activities.
– Liaise with off-site CCTV monitoring teams regarding incidents and footage requests.
– Investigate theft, stock losses, shrinkage, damage and unlawful entry.
– Monitor high-risk and high-value stock.
– Conduct physical security inspections and audits.
– Oversee access control, vehicle entry and warehouse deliveries.
– Ensure stock movements and supporting documents are properly verified.
– Manage opening and closing security procedures.
– Respond to alarms, emergencies and evacuation situations.
– Assist emergency response teams and maintain order at assembly points.
– Coordinate with the South African Police Service when required.
– Preserve evidence and prepare case files for disciplinary or legal proceedings.
– Complete incident reports, occurrence books, registers and audit records.
– Maintain confidentiality when handling CCTV footage and personal information.
– Enforce loss-prevention, health and safety and security procedures.
– Provide guidance, coaching and support to security staff.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric.
- PSIRA registration with Grade B or Grade A accreditation.
- At least two years of retail security experience in a shopping-centre environment.
- Experience in CCTV monitoring, access control and incident reporting.
- Knowledge of loss prevention and stock-control procedures.
- Experience using electronic security and incident-reporting systems.
- Knowledge of POPIA requirements relating to CCTV footage and personal information.
- Ability to write statements and handle evidence correctly.
- Strong written and spoken English.
- South African citizenship.
- Clear criminal and credit record.
- Valid driverโs licence and reliable transport.
- Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, overtime and standby duties.
Advantageous Requirements
- Basic First Aid certification.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Computer proficiency in email, reporting and incident-management systems.
- Experience operating Hikvision security systems.
- Knowledge of retail shrinkage prevention and loss control.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong situational awareness and risk-assessment skills.
- Excellent report-writing and investigation abilities.
- Conflict-management and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to supervise and motivate security personnel.
- Good stock-control and inventory-management knowledge.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.
- Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
- Professional, accountable and security-conscious.
- Good time management and attention to detail.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Market-related salary.
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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