Talent Assessment Consultant at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• Responsible for providing expert assessment advice, guidance, and solutions to support effective talent selection and development practices.
• The Talent Assessment Consultant collaborates closely with key stakeholders to understand their talent needs, identify assessment requirements, and deliver customised solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• This position requires a strong understanding of assessment methodologies, talent management practices, and a proactive mindset to drive value-added contributions to the business.

Job Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

• Conduct occupational assessment sessions, write integrated competency-based reports and provide feedback on assessment results to various levels of stakeholders in accordance with the Nedbank assessment policy, HPCSA guidelines and legislative requirements.
• Oversee the end-to-end assessment process, ensuring the integration of creative approaches, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practices to enhance the candidate and employee experience while delivering value to the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement effective and efficient assessment methodologies, tools, and processes that incorporate innovative and agile techniques, embracing new technologies and emerging trends.
• Provide expert guidance on the use of assessment techniques, including the adoption of cutting-edge tools, integrated solutions, technologies, and data analytics to improve talent selection outcomes and respond to changing business needs.
• Lead the mentoring and coaching of Psychometric interns to ensure their upskilling within the internship are sufficient for registration as Psychometrists with the HPCSA>
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and innovative assessment methodologies to ensure the organisation remains adaptable and responsive to changing talent needs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage assessment projects through effective planning, stakeholder management, and value attainment.
• Conduct proper needs analysis, compile proposals and project plans and take full accountability for project deliverables through logistics and people management.
• Ensure project objectives are delivered and communicated within timelines, budget and quality standards and value attainment of projects are calculated and communicated.

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION

• Build credibility of assessment unit and establish collaborative relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, HR partners, and other stakeholders to understand talent requirements and provide consultation on innovative and integrated assessment solutions.
• Monitor and guide business in the ethical use of assessments and ensure that all assessment practices are conducted in line with the Assessment Policy and Procedure.
• Collaborate with and manage external assessment vendors to evaluate, select, and deliver robust assessment tools and technologies, fostering partnerships that support ongoing innovation, agility, and transformation in assessment practices.
• Translate data insights into meaningful recommendations for talent decisions, showcasing the return on investment and enhancing assessment practices.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Psychology / Industrial Psychology

Essential Certifications

• Registered Psychologist with the HPCSA
• Registered Industrial Psychologist with HPCSA , Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology of South Africa (SIOPSA) membership, PAI membership

Experience

• Extensive experience in talent assessment, talent management, or a related field, with a focus on assessment strategy, design, and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of assessment methodologies, best practices, and emerging trends in talent assessment and management.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and consultation.

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Psychometrist in assessing and interpreting Psychometric Assessments for career guidance, recruitment, development and / or similar.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience consulting in the capacity of assessment specialist.
• Exposure to Cognadev, Saville, Hogan, Giotto SA and JVR would be an advantage.