Career Support Coordinator – Psychometrics

Acumen Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Group in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Career Support Coordinator – Psychometrics to guide young people in their study and career paths, using psychometric assessments and validated development tools.

The role requires an Honours degree in Education, Psychology, or related field, 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong communication and report-writing skills, and a valid driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
• Approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in career guidance and psychometric assessments.
• Accreditation in relevant psychometric tools would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret psychometric assessments.
• Provide individual and group career guidance.
• Support subject, study and career decisions.
• Assist with university applications and related processes.
• Facilitate career-development workshops.
• Coordinate career exposure opportunities, including work shadowing.
• Prepare assessment reports and maintain confidential records.
• Develop career guidance resources and materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Honours degree in Education/Psychology/Social Work

Job description

Location: Cape Town | Office-based

Experience: 5 to 10 years

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our partners for an experienced Career Support Coordinator – Psychometrics. The role will focus on providing career and academic guidance to young people, supported by psychometric assessments and career-development tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret psychometric assessments.
• Provide individual and group career guidance.
• Support subject, study and career decisions.
• Assist with university applications and related processes.
• Facilitate career-development workshops.
• Coordinate career exposure opportunities, including work shadowing.
• Prepare assessment reports and maintain confidential records.
• Develop career guidance resources and materials.

Requirements

• Honours degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
• Approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in career guidance and psychometric assessments.
• Accreditation in relevant psychometric tools would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Experience working with young people would be beneficial.
• Valid driver’s licence.