PSYCHOMETRIST: PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT CENTRE

Job Overview

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government is hiring four Psychometrists for the Provincial Assessment Centre (Ref No: DOTP 99/2026). Candidates require a four-year NQF 8 post-school qualification in Psychology, Industrial Psychology, or Educational Psychology, alongside HPCSA registration as an Independent Psychometrist and a valid Code 8 driving licence. Responsibilities include delivering assessment services, interpreting results, providing advisory services, conducting psychometric research, and ensuring legislative compliance. Shortlisted candidates must undergo pre-entry practical and integrity assessments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicable four-year post-school qualification in Psychology, Industrial Psychology or Educational Psychology at NQF 8
• Registration as an Independent Psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• A valid Code 8 driving licence
• Knowledge of Health Professions Act, 1974; HPCSA Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Psychometrists
• Knowledge of Employment Equity Act, 1998; Labour Relations Act, 1995; POPIA, 2013; PAJA, 2000; PAIA, 2000
• Knowledge of HPCSA policies and training requirements, classification of psychological tests, and SIOPSA code of practice
• Knowledge of Continuous Professional Development requirements and maintenance of professional registration
• Knowledge of culture and leadership theory and models, organisational performance and organisation development
• Knowledge of public management theory and practice, mentoring/coaching, research methods and statistics, and statutory public-service framework
• Skills in analytical and critical reasoning, basic numeracy, conceptual and interpretive skills, and diagnostic and innovative problem-solving
• Skills in planning, organising, project management, research, and proficiency in MS Office and assessment-centre related systems
• Strong verbal and written communication, report writing, presentation, interviewing, and listening skills
• Interpersonal, networking, conflict-management, negotiation, persuading and influencing, mentoring, and coaching skills

Key Duties & 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

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