Psychometrist

Tracker Connect Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in talent management seeks a Psychometrist to oversee the assessment process, ensuring effective candidate selection and talent maximization. The role involves administering assessments, managing metrics, and facilitating education sessions with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will hold an Honours degree in Psychology, be registered with HPCSA, and have experience with essential assessment tools. Strong communication and analytical skills are critical as well as a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years working experience as a Psychometrist within a corporate environment.
• Accreditations on essential assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of psychometric assessment processes.
• Compile monthly reporting pack focusing on key metrics.
• Facilitate assessment education sessions with stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong report writing skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Ability to work with others

Critical evaluation of information

Education

Honours degree in Psychology or Industrial Psychology

Registered Psychometrist – Independent Practice with the HPCSA

Tools

Cognitive Process Profile (CPP)

EQi 2.0

Giotto Integrity

GENESYS platform from Psytech

WAVE Styles Questionnaire

Job description

Job title : Psychometrist

Location: Gauteng, Randburg

Introduction

Tracker Connect 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.

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.

Knowledge of Cognadev system

3 – 5 years working experience as a Psychometrist within a corporate environment.

Minimum requirements

• Honours degree in Psychology or Industrial Psychology
• Registered Psychometrist – Independent Practice with the HPCSA
• Accreditations on the following assessments essential : Cognitive Process Profile (CPP); EQi 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence); Giotto Integrity; GENESYS platform from Psytech; WAVE Styles Questionnaire.
• Accreditations on the following assessments desirable : 16PF; Assessment Centre Methodology (JVR Product Range); SHL products; Business Enterprise products.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate across all levels
• Strong report writing skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to critically evaluate information