Graduate Industrial Psychologist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Exposure to HR functions

Growth-oriented environment

Employee experience in Klerksdorp

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Industrial Psychologist to join its HR team in Klerksdorp. This entry-level role focuses on applying psychological principles to enhance employee well-being, development, and engagement, while supporting talent management initiatives.

You will work with HR professionals on well-being programs, recruitment support, and learning interventions, contributing to a positive workplace environment in the Klerksdorp area.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is required.
• Knowledge of psychometric assessment tools and techniques.
• Understanding of HR best practices and organizational behaviour.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Passion for human capital development and workplace dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of employee wellness programs.
• Support recruitment and selection processes, including psychometric assessments.
• Contribute to training needs analysis and design of learning and development interventions.
• Help in assessing organizational culture and employee engagement levels.
• Participate in HR projects related to change management and performance improvement.

Skills

Assessment tools

HR practices

Organizational behaviour

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking dedicated and insightful Graduate Industrial Psychologists to join their Human Resources department in Klerksdorp . This role offers a fantastic opportunity to apply psychological principles to workplace challenges, focusing on employee well-being, organizational development, and talent management. You will work closely with HR professionals, contributing to initiatives that enhance productivity, employee engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness. This is an excellent entry-level position for individuals passionate about creating positive work environments in the Klerksdorp area.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of employee wellness programs.


• Support recruitment and selection processes, including psychometric assessments.


• Contribute to training needs analysis and the design of learning and development interventions.


• Help in assessing organizational culture and employee engagement levels.


• Participate in HR projects related to change management and performance improvement.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Industrial Psychology or Organizational Psychology.


• Knowledge of psychological assessment tools and techniques.


• Understanding of HR best practices and organizational behaviour.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills.


• A passion for human capital development and a keen interest in workplace dynamics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional registration and development.


• Exposure to a wide range of HR functions and organizational psychology applications.


• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment.


• Key role in shaping the employee experience in Klerksdorp .