Psychometrist

The Psychometrist is responsible for the design and implementation of techniques and strategies to support the psychometric assessment needs of the organisation. The role involves providing expert advice, guidance, and solutions to improve talent selection and development processes. They’ll work closely with various stakeholders to pinpoint assessment requirements, tailor solutions, and ensure they support organisational objectives. This position requires a thorough grasp of assessment techniques, talent management principles, and a proactive mindset to make impactful contributions to the business.

**Minimum Requirements**:
Honours Degree in Psychology or Industrial Psychology

Registered as a Psychometrist with the HPCSA

2-3 Year’s relevant experience with psychometric assessments (which includes compiling competency profiles, designing assessment batteries, administering assessments, report writing, and feedback)

**Advantageous**
- CPP accreditation
- EQ-i accreditation
- Rolefit experience

**Knowledge**
- Knowledge of psychometric assessment material (Advanced)
- Knowledge of online-based assessments (Advanced)
- Knowledge of talent approaches/methodologies (Intermediate)
- Knowledge of basic recruitment processes (Intermediate)
- Integrated competency-based report writing skills (Advanced)
- Report interpretation skills (Advanced)
- Knowledge of the design and implementation of techniques and strategies to meet organisational assessments needs (Intermediate)
- Feedback skills (Advanced)

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Maintenance of Assessment principles and approach**
- Assess and identify organisational assessment requirements
- Maintain and enhance the assessment approach to ensure it is meeting business needs
- Update and develop interview selection assessment processes, including interview guides, case studies and job specific assessments
- Update and maintain the competency and assessment matrix
- Review legislative changes and advise business on critical changes
- Format and implement report templates
- Set user rights for the use and storage of reports

**Provision of Psychometric Services**
- Prepare and administer psychological assessments in various formats
- Maintain records of credits and purchases through the relevant internal assessments system
- Compile and distribute customised reports for both recruitment and development purposes
- Provide face-to-face feedback on request
- Maintain the confidentiality of test results and recommendations
- Maintain the security of testing materials and confidential reports

**Talent Consulting**
- Consult on talent initiatives
- Set up and maintain formalised development approaches and action plans
- Identify gaps and provide recommendations in the Talent management process
- Develop initiatives to support gaps and business needs
- Align talent development approaches to the current and future needs of the business
- Advise and consult on more effective talent identification methods

**Supplier Management**
- Identify new suppliers and provide proposals on partner selection
- Manage supplier SLAs
- Manage any updates in requirements such as reporting and data needs

**Reporting and BI**
- Facilitate the automation of psychometric reports
- Assess data and trends to provide insights
- Analyse retention statistics based on recommendations made
- Report on the number of assessments used and associated costs
- Continually assess offerings and processes, proposing better solutions or cost saving techniques where appropriate