Senior Assessment Consultant

4 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Transnet Company Full time

The closing date is on 04/11/2024. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The role of the Senior Assessment Consultant in the Assessment and Development Centre is to implement, establish and manage the Transnet Assessment and Development Centre. This also includes the process and related activities as well as the analysis and interpretation of employee testing data. To manage day-to-day implementation of the assessment throughout the various Operating Divisions (ODs) for the purpose of recruitment, selection, and development of human capital.

Oversee, manage and implement assessment-related projects and initiatives ensuring high-quality results are delivered professionally and ethically. Maintain the assessment services in all Transnet Operating Divisions within established guidelines and standards. To provide Transnet with integrated processes, systems, and support so that clients have the necessary information to employ, develop and manage staff within their area of responsibility. To provide leadership with best practices, research, support, and/or training.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish a fully functional Assessment and Development Centre within the Operating Division.
2. Provide input in designing the Transnet Assessment Operating Model and Assessment Model in compliance with relevant regulation and legislation.
3. Design and implement customized talent assessment processes, batteries, and practices that meet the talent needs of businesses in line with Transnet's strategy.
4. Develop and implement employee selection and development assessment processes for the Transnet Operating Divisions.
5. Evaluate the suitability of available assessment services and offerings to address business-specific needs.
6. Identify, mitigate, and manage operational risks as well as possible gaps in product offerings and recommend solutions.
7. Initiate and manage projects to deliver on operational efficiencies and business needs and strategies.
8. Input into the Assessment Centre Policy formulation, development, and review when required in order to ensure alignment to best practice and legislative requirements.
9. Oversee operational assessment projects for the various ODs to ensure efficient delivery according to the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
10. Source and identify relevant assessment tools to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, promotion, and development.
11. Participate in assessment tender briefing and technical evaluations.
12. Contract and vendor management.
13. Design, map, and manage the full spectrum of assessment processes including scoring, interpreting, and reporting.
14. Administer standardized assessments for recruitment, progression, and development purposes for all levels within the organization.
15. Compile feedback reports after assessments and give feedback to relevant stakeholders.
16. Identify development gaps for new and existing employees and identify training/development interventions in partnership with learning and development departments.
17. Provide mentoring and coaching to employees and input into the career development process.
18. Facilitate leadership development and team interventions.
19. Lead assessment engagements at various Talent Management forums to ensure alignment across all Operating Divisions.
20. Conduct data analytics, research, and benchmarking.
21. Lead, facilitate, and manage the competency profiling framework, continuously review and update frameworks.
22. Conduct skills audits as per business requirements.
23. Compile and quality check competency-based interview guides.
24. Participate in meetings and workshops for the purpose of continuous improvement required to efficiently perform duties.
25. Maintain and manage a document management system to ensure the storing of data in a professional and confidential manner according to the relevant legislative regulations.
26. Stay abreast and comply with laws, rules, regulations, standards, technologies, and emerging trends in area of specialty.
27. Ensure compliance with the CPD units portfolio according to HPCSA requirements.
28. Maintain sound relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and ensure commitment and the value of talent assessments.
29. Manage end-to-end projects.
30. Maintain a strategic partnership with other Assessment Centre Consultants.
31. Manage the Internship programme for industrial psychologists and psychometrists.
32. Conduct OD specific training needs and analysis by designing and implementing training interventions and strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Experience & Inherent Job Requirements:

1. Honours degree in Social Sciences
2. Registration with HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist/Psychometrist.
3. Accreditation in various assessment tools.
4. 3-5 years' relevant experience within assessment and development environment.
5. Experience in SLA and Contract Administration.

Standard Job Requirements:

1. Regular travel
2. Driver's license

The following Batteries are a requirement:

1. Cognitive Process Profile (CPP)
2. JvR leadership assessment batteries
3. Psytech Batteries
4. CPRD/Dover system assessment tool

Knowledge

Knowledge of:

1. Human Behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods and the assessment of behaviour.
2. Principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, and promotions.
3. Health professions Act, EEA and other relevant HR and Labour Relations legislation.
4. Assessment best practices.
5. Assessment development and psychometric methods.
6. Transnet’s policies, long-term vision, and key business drivers.
7. Understanding of the HR value chain.

Skills Required

1. Written and Verbal communication.
2. Conflict management.
3. Integrity.
4. Research and analytical skills.
5. Talent searching and sourcing.
6. Interpersonal skills.
7. Time management - capable of meeting tight deadlines.
8. Problem solving.
9. Skilled in managing projects and programs with regards to assessments and assessment systems.
10. Skilled in developing standard-driven assessments.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

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