Junior Psychometric Assessment Specialist at Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)

Job Purpose

• Provides assistance with the assessment selection and development framework and policies. Works with the business to understand hiring and development needs, and responsible for assisting the full assessment portfolio for selection and development. Trouble shoot and provide technical support to internal and external assessment test-tees. Maintain assessment record keeping and capturing of assessment data which enable talent management practices.

Responsibilities

Individual Candidate Assessment

• Assist with assessing candidates and provide feedback into the selection process; observe assessment activities administer psychometric assessments or work simulations; evaluate assessment evidence against recruitment or promotion criteria.

Assessment Data Management

• Carry out complex assessment data processing tasks; advise colleagues when needed and use expertise to help improve data collection tools and administration processes.

Writing Assessment Reports and Providing Assessment Feedback

• Assist with writing assessment reports and providing feedback to candidates and hiring managers for selection and development.

Internal Client Relationship Management

• Contribute to the partnering relationships with internal clients, building effective working relationships and providing high-quality professional services to support in delivering business strategy and plans.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Carry out a wide range of compliance monitoring activities and give basic advice on compliance and regulatory requirements relating to psychometric assessment usage. Work within HPCSA compliance policies and procedures. Report simple non-compliance issues to a senior colleague.

Personal Capability Building

• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Administration

• Work on complex administrative processes and databases to test administrative procedures with various Psychometric Assessment Service Providers. File and store psychometric assessment data as prescribed by the HPCSA.

Project Management

• Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities for defined selection and development programmes as well as Adhoc projects.

Business Meetings Arrangement

• Maintain appointment calendars and reserve meeting rooms following detailed instructions to arrange business meetings efficiently.

Education

• Honours Degree in Psychology (Essential); HPCSA Registered Psychometrist (Essential)

Experience

• 6 months or more experience in the field of psychometry (Essential); Accreditation in SHL PAA Practitioner and WRISc (Advantageous); Experience in report writing, including integrated report writing (Advantageous); Report writing experience on an integrated assessment system/platform (Advantageous); Experience in a Corporate environment (Advantageous); Experience in Insurance Industry (Advantageous)