Assessment Specialist (6 Months Contract) (Psychometrist)

FlySafair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled individual to conduct psychometric assessments and design organizational development interventions. The position involves collaborating with management to implement strategies that enhance team effectiveness and address organizational needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to provide valuable feedback to management and candidates. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment focused on growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric assessments according to company policies.
• Select assessment batteries ensuring adherence to HPCSA guidelines.
• Compile integrated reports detailing assessment results.
• Provide feedback on assessment results to management and candidates.
• Design role-specific exercises with subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with management on OD interventions.
• Identify and deliver interventions to address organizational needs.
• Create and update job descriptions in collaboration with management.
• Provide expert advice on essential competencies for roles.
• Assist with data collection and reporting on interventions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders including candidates and management.
• Address assessment-related queries from all parties.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric assessments for selection, development and team effectiveness purposes, including candidate booking, assessment administration, scoring, assessment interpretation and feedback in accordance with the legislation, HPCSA guidelines, best practices and company policies.
• Select assessment batteries based on job requirements ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, best practices and regulations set out by the HPCSA.
• Compile integrated reports that detail the results of the assessments and recommendations as and when required.
• Provide feedback to management on the assessment results and recommendations.
• Provide assessment feedback to candidates outlining their results and opportunities for development on request.
• Design role-specific exercises (role plays, case studies etc.) in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with management to roll out OD interventions.
• Identify, design, and deliver interventions as and when required to address organisational needs.
• Create and update job descriptions for all roles in the business in collaboration with management and subject matter experts.
• Provide expert advice and guide management in identifying essential competencies for roles and create success profiles where required.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting related to interventions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including candidates, staff, management and service providers.
• Address assessment and OD-related queries from candidates, staff, management and service providers.