Specialist : Talent Assessments

Progressive It Resourcing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming talent practices through innovative assessment solutions. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in industrial psychology to design and implement effective assessment strategies that enhance recruitment, development, and organizational culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the right talent is in place while staying ahead of industry trends. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven environment that values integrity, diversity, and continuous growth. If you're passionate about driving transformation and possess strong analytical skills, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that is committed to excellence.

Benefits

Purpose-driven environment

Collaboration and cooperation

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in talent assessment and management with a focus on innovative solutions.
• HPCSA registration as Psychometrist Independent Practice required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative assessment solutions aligned with talent strategy.
• Provide strategic advisory and data-driven support for talent acquisition.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Master's Degree in Industrial Psychology

Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology

Tools

Assessment Software

Data Analytics Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Our Client: Join their journey of enabling transformational talent practices at Company! Ideally seeking a visionary in talent practices, passionate about driving innovative solutions and using talent assessments to enable excellence?

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of talent transformation?

If you are self-driven, agile, and possess deep industry expertise, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with our Client.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Specialist in Talent Assessments to leverage exceptional talent practices expertise and business insight to strategically partner with their business units.

You will design, implement, and manage assessment solutions to meet the integrated talent needs of our organisation, including recruitment, development, and organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the design and implementation of innovative assessment solutions that align with our talent strategy.
2. Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring our assessment practices are cutting-edge and effective.
3. Provide strategic advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management, and development.
4. Work collaboratively across the talent management value chain to meet business needs, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.
5. Stay at the forefront of industry trends and integrate leading practices into our assessment strategies.
6. Support and contribute to the evolution of the assessment strategy and product vision.
7. Provide meaningful advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management (identification, succession), and development (upskilling/reskilling) using commercially oriented assessment tools.
8. Translate integrated talent requirements into implications for assessments at individual, team, and organisational levels.
9. Collaborate across the talent management value chain to design and implement assessment solutions that meet business needs.
10. Explore innovative approaches and technologies to enhance our assessment practices and transform business value through assessments.
11. Partner with HR and Line Executives to drive strategic business decisions with talent assessment data and advisory.
12. Translate assessment data into commercial insights and talent recommendations at all organisational levels.
13. Ensure a phenomenal workforce experience through effective assessment implementations that contribute to candidate, team, and organisational development.
14. Mentor and line-manage psychometric interns, ensuring their development and integration into the Talent Assessment team.
15. Build and maintain strong relationships across all organisational levels to maintain the credibility of talent advisory roles.

Qualifications

Master's degree in industrial psychology (preferred); Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology or similar (required). HPCSA registration as Psychologist (preferred); HPCSA registration as Psychometrist Independent Practice (required).

Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent assessment and management.
2. Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment solutions.
3. Experience in project management and agile delivery methodologies.
4. Strong experience in stakeholder management, consultation, and mentoring interns.
5. Deep knowledge of South African labour laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines related to assessment practices.

What We Are Looking For

You are the right person for the team if you are innovative, continuously learning, proactive, curious, agile, and passionate about driving transformation.

You possess a strong analytical and critical thinking mindset, capable of analysing data and providing actionable insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential to effectively convey assessment concepts and methodologies to diverse audiences.

You are collaborative and consultative, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels.

You have a deep understanding of assessment best practices, including competency-based assessment, psychometric assessments, and other relevant techniques.

Proficiency in assessment software, data analytics, and reporting tools is also required.

What We Offer

1. A purpose-driven environment where your role contributes to a greater societal impact.
2. An opportunity to be part of a team obsessed with delivering value to clients and creating meaningful relationships.
3. A culture that values integrity, ethics, and accountability, ensuring we do the right thing always.
4. A supportive environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation, ensuring we are #StrongerTogether.
5. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, allowing you to show up as your authentic self and feel a sense of belonging.
6. A culture that embraces curiosity, creativity, and growth, helping you stay ahead in a changing world to contribute to our practices remaining ahead of the curve.