Psychometrist: Provincial Assessment Centre (Various posts available), Ref No. DOTP 99/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 741,000 - 821,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government seeks a Psychometrist for the Provincial Assessment Centre in Cape Town. The role involves delivering psychometric assessments and providing expert input to panels and development line managers.

The post requires an applicable four-year post-school qualification in psychology-related fields (NQF 8), HPCSA registration as an Independent Psychometrist, and a valid Code 8 driving licence.

Qualifications

• Applicable four-year post-school qualification in Psychology, Industrial Psychology or Educational Psychology at NQF 8.
• Registration as an Independent Psychometrist with the HPCSA;
• A valid Code 8 driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competency assessment services, including assessment planning, preparation, administration, scoring and processing.
• Interpret assessment results and provide feedback to panels, individuals and development line managers.
• Provide psychometric advisory services, expert input and behavioural/assessment-related interventions.
• Conduct research on psychometric tools and practices, develop psychometric solutions, and compile trend analysis reports.
• Ensure ethical, professional and legislative compliance in all psychometric activities.
• Maintain assessment-centre information, records, databases and resources, and contribute to project planning, monitoring, reporting and quality assurance.
• Contribute to psychometric project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical reasoning

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Planning and organising

MS Office

Assessment systems

Data interpretation

Education

Four-year post-school qualification in Psychology/Educational or Industrial Psychology (NQF 8)

Tools

MS Office

Assessment-centre software

Job description

Psychometrist: Provincial Assessment Centre (Various posts available), Ref No. DOTP 99/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260916-1

Tracking Number DOTP 99/2026

Job Title Psychometrist: Provincial Assessment Centre (Various posts available), Ref No. DOTP 99/2026

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level OSD

Enquiries Ms M Demas @ 083 945 9469

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to render a psychometric assessment service. This post is based in Cape Town.

Applicable

Applicable four-year post-school qualification in Psychology, Industrial Psychology or Educational Psychology at NQF 8 ; R egistration as an Independent Psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) ; A valid Code 8 driving licence.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

• Deliver competency assessment services, including assessment planning, preparation, administration, scoring and processing
• Interpret assessment results and provide feedback to panels, individuals and development line managers
• Provide psychometric advisory services, expert input and behavioural/assessment-related interventions
• Conduct research on psychometric tools and practices, develop psychometric solutions, and compile trend analysis reports
• Ensure ethical, professional and legislative compliance in all psychometric activities
• Maintain assessment-centre information, records, databases and resources, and contribute to project planning, monitoring, reporting and quality assurance
• Contribute to psychometric project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement

Knowledge of the following

• Health Professions Act, 1974
• HPCSA Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Psychometrists
• Employment Equity Act, 1998
• Labour Relations Act, 1995
• POPIA, 2013
• PAJA, 2000
• PAIA, 2000
• HPCSA policies and training requirements
• classification of psychological tests
• SIOPSA code of practice
• Continuous Professional Development requirements
• Maintenance of professional registration through participation in Continuous Professional Development
• Culture and leadership theory and models
• organisational performance and organisation development
• public management theory and practice
• mentoring/coaching
• research methods and statistics
• statutory public-service framework

Skills in the following

• Analytical and critical reasoning
• basic numeracy
• conceptual and interpretive skills
• diagnostic and innovative problem-solving skills
• Planning and organising
• project management
• research skills
• proficiency in MS Office and assessment-centre related systems
• Strong verbal and written communication, report writing and presentation skills
• interviewing and listening skills
• Interpersonal, networking, conflict-management, negotiation, persuading and influencing, mentoring and coaching skills

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 741 102- R 821 070- Grade 1 (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation‑specific dispensations (OSD), the middle‑management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension‑fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co‑funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.