Psychometrist: Retail Affluent: Human Capital at Sanlam Group

Core outputs:

• Execute specialized administration (do assessments) of psychometric tests and other assessment methodologies in line with business needs and thereby support scientific talent decisions like readiness for a role, identification of potential and development for a future role.
• Score; analyse and interpret results that are consolidated into integrated and objective competency and psychological reports. Provide feedback and report on conclusive, scientific recommendations.
• Data information and digital assessments:  partake in monthly statistical reporting and trend analysis; ensuring digital standardisation and legal compliance; need to assist with scheduling of candidates / recruits; create data opportunities; extract and order data required for system integration and research designs.
• Conducts / facilitates interviews as part of assessment development initiatives in order to gather relevant information about candidates that can be augmented with assessment results.
• Collaborate with internal assessment and other teams; engage with external practitioners and  / service or test providers to collectively contribute to business excellence. The need will exist to consult with team members and specialists and to provide feedback to clients.
• Acts as custodian of assessment data digitization, ensuring that the integrity and confidentiality are maintained.
• Coordinate and support assessment and psychologically related ad-hoc projects that will add value to the business.
• Researches and keeps abreast of developments in the psychometric and assessment field, thereby maintaining a professional approach and prudent assessment policy.

Role Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Psychometrist.

Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in an assessment centre or similar environment.
• Experience in data management, eg: capturing and ordering of data or basic statistical reporting.
• Exposure to client interaction / communication, including engagement with a network of Psychologists / Specialists.
• Experience in verbal assessment feedback.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of psychometric practices, including digitised assessments and underlying psychological theory.
• Knowledge of assessment / psychometric digitised platforms and reporting functions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to enable clear consolidated reports and feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Prioritisation and time management in order to meet the business timelines and support talent management decisions with validation and impact.
• Excellent planning and organisational ability in order to simultaneously manage assessments, research and development projects.
• Sound quality assurance and immaculate work ethic ensuring that analysis and assessment outcomes are useful and accurate.
• Outstanding documentation control and computer literacy ensuring that data is protected and managed effectively.