Talent Assessment Specialist At Datonomy Solutions

Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company seeks a Specialist in Talent Assessments to enhance its assessment practices through innovative solutions. This role requires a Master's degree in industrial psychology and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will partner with business units to align talent strategies and ensure effective assessment implementations, contributing to a positive workforce experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in talent assessment and management.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing assessment solutions.
• Strong understanding of South African labour laws and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative assessment solutions.
• Provide strategic advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition.
• Mentor and line-manage psychometric interns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Consultation

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in industrial psychology

Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology or similar

Tools

Assessment software

Data analytics tools

Reporting tools

Job description

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

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative assessment solutions that align with our talent strategy.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring our assessment practices are cutting-edge and effective.
• Provide strategic advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management, and development.
• 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.
• Support and contribute to the evolution of the assessment strategy and product vision.
• Offer meaningful advisory and data-driven decision support using commercially oriented assessment tools.
• Translate talent requirements into implications for assessments at various organisational levels.
• Explore innovative approaches and technologies to enhance assessment practices.
• Partner with HR and Line Executives to drive strategic decisions with assessment data.
• Translate assessment data into insights and talent recommendations.
• Ensure a positive workforce experience through effective assessment implementations.
• Mentor and line-manage psychometric interns, supporting their development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across organisational levels to uphold credibility.

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

• Minimum of 5 years in talent assessment and management.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment solutions.
• Experience with project management and agile methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management, consultation, and intern mentoring skills.
• Deep knowledge of South African labour laws and ethical guidelines related to assessment practices.

What We Are Looking For

Innovative, proactive, curious, agile, and passionate about transformation. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Collaborative, consultative, and influential across teams and levels. Deep understanding of assessment practices, including competency-based and psychometric assessments. Proficiency in assessment software, data analytics, and reporting tools.

Desired Skills

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