Our client requires the expertise of a Psychometrist to manage all aspects of the psychometric assessment process to ensure the appropriate selection of candidates and the maximization of talent within the organisation.

Job description:

• Administering and coordinating psychometric assessments for selection and development purposes, including candidate booking, assessment administration, scoring, assessment interpretation and report writing.
• Ensure the selection and use of the correct and appropriate assessment batteries as well as adapting these to improve effectiveness as and when required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations and acts.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in psychometric assessment. Recommend and/or implement new/alternative methodologies in response to business needs and requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Management of ad hoc initiatives as and when required.
• Compile monthly reporting pack for assessments focusing on key metrics such as number of candidates assessed; cost of assessments; percentage employed etc.
• Facilitate assessment education sessions with key stakeholders (line management and HR) to drive continuous buy-in and emphasise benefit vs. cost impact.
• Administering and coordinating psychometric assessments for selection and development purposes, including candidate booking, assessment administration, scoring, assessment interpretation and report writing.
• Ensure the selection and use of the correct and appropriate assessment batteries as well as adapting these to improve effectiveness as and when required.
• Conduct internal benchmarking and validation studies to inform the assessment strategy.
• Use the assessment data as basis to identify developmental needs and provide support and input in the compilation of employee developmental plans.
• Ensure accurate and correct scoring of assessments.
• Liaise with assessment service providers
• Ensure that the assessment scoring and feedback processes adhere to the procedural and ethical requirements of the HPCSA.
• Ensure assessment data is interpreted in line with the requirements of the role.
• Compilation of integrated assessment reports and providing feedback to line management, HRBP’s and the individuals assessed.
• Ensure scoring is concluded and feedback is provided within three working days of the assessment date.
• Create and maintain updated and relevant assessment profiles based on the requirements of the job to ensure a fair and sound job matching process for recruitment candidates.