Dis-Chem: Security Controller

Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Location: Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 11 August 2026

Job Description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies require a Security Controller to supervise on-site security operations, manage loss prevention measures, oversee high-risk stock, investigate occurrences in real time, and ensure compliance with corporate rules and regulatory requirements. CCTV surveillance is monitored remotely, therefore this function focuses on on-site reaction, coordination, and operational control.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • Grade B or A certification with the PSIRA
  • PSIRA registered.
  • A minimum of two years of retail security experience in a shopping center setting.
  • CCTV surveillance and incident reporting. Access Control and Loss Prevention. Client liaison and daily operational reports.
  • Experience with digital security systems. Incident reporting systems include electronic reports, dashboards, and case tracking.
  • Understanding of POPIA (managing CCTV video and personal data). Courtroom preparation (statement writing, evidence handling, etc.)

Advantageous:

  • Basic first-aid certification. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Operational computer expertise (incident systems, email, reporting tools)
  • Sound knowledge and expertise with Hikvision security systems.

Job Specification

  • Security Control.
  • Loss Prevention and Stock Control.
  • Supervision and Leadership.
  • Safety operations.
  • Rapid response.
  • Administration and Reporting.
  • General.

Special terms of employment:

  • Occasionally overtime and standby
  • Fitness-for-duty requirements. Random drug testing (if applicable: a confidentiality and integrity statement)
  • South African Citizen
  • MIE, clean criminal and credit records
  • Obtain a driver’s license and have dependable transportation.
  • Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Understanding of retail shrinkage prevention and loss management.

Competencies

  • PSIRA knowledge.
  • Strong situational awareness and risk assessment skills.
  • Understanding the financial implications of shrinkage, theft, and operational risk.
  • Capable of managing and de-escalating conflicts.
  • English – Read, write, and speak fluently because it is the organization’s official language.
  • Be self-motivated and security oriented.
  • Ability to oversee and guide security personnel.
  • Trustworthy and honest.
  • Capable of leading, motivating, and inspiring people
  • Competence reporting, investigations, audits, and inventory control procedures.
  • Excellent report writing and inquiry skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Proven supervisory and team leadership abilities.
  • Sound knowledge and expertise with Hikvision security systems.
  • Excellent stock control, inventory management, and basic accounting abilities.