LOSS CONTROL MANAGER wanted at Sefalana Cash & Carry

Sefalana Cash & Carry, a leading distributor of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Botswana, has an opportunity for a Loss Control Manager at one of its flagship stores in Gaborone. The position is tenable at Sefalana Hyperstore Gaborone.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. A Botswana General Certificate in Secondary Education (BGCSE) or an equivalent qualification. A higher academic qualification in security management or risk management will be an added advantage.
2. At least five (5) years work experience with responsibilities relating to developing and implementing risk management or loss control services/procedures and solutions. At least three (3) years work experience must have been at a managerial/supervisory level.
3. Ability to detect risk through different methods and conduct investigations to bring each case to a proper closure.
4. Ability to initiate and coordinate loss control initiatives in a business environment that has about two hundred (200) staff members.
5. Be able to initiate and deliver initiatives that will ensure loss control awareness amongst staff members and other stakeholders.
6. Strong supervisory skills that will ensure that the loss control team members are productive
7. In possession of a Class B driver’s license.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position holder will perform the following roles:

1. Conduct risk assessments from time to time and advise store management accordingly.
2. Supervise a team of subordinates to ensure that there is discipline and productivity.
3. Implement laid down loss control systems and procedures to minimize the loss of assets.
4. Ensure that the branch is well prepared for stock-takes and advise store management.
5. Ensure that daily cash handling is done as per shrinkage control procedures/guidelines.
6. Liaise with the Botswana Police Service for any reported cases that may still be pending.
7. Complete, interpret and file all the mandatory loss control checklists on a regular basis.
8. Institute investigations into any suspicious transactions that may be occurring/occurred.
9. Conduct internal loss control audits within the branch to assess compliance to loss control procedures and best practices.

The company offers a competitive remuneration package consistent with the nature of work, the candidate’s occupational experience and academic qualifications.