Psychometrist: Provincial Assessment Centre

Okubalulekile

Psychometrist: Provincial Assessment Centre at Department of the Premier in Western Cape.

Izidingo

• 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.
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Health Professions Act, 1974;
• HPCSA Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Psychometrists;
• Employment Equity Act, 1998;
• Labour Relations Act, 1995;
• POPIA, 2013;
• PAJA, 2000;
• PAIA, 2000;
• HPCSA policies and training requirements; classification of psychological tests;
• SIOPSA code of practice;
• Continuous Professional Development requirements;
• Maintenance of professional registration through participation in Continuous Professional Development;
• Culture and leadership theory and models; organisational performance and organisation development; public management theory and practice; mentoring/coaching; research methods and statistics; statutory public-service framework;
• Skills in the following: Analytical and critical reasoning; basic numeracy; conceptual and interpretive skills; diagnostic and innovative problem-solving skills;
• Planning and organising; project management; research skills; proficiency in MS Office and assessment-centre related systems;
• Strong verbal and written communication, report writing and presentation skills; interviewing and listening skills;
• Interpersonal, networking, conflict-management, negotiation, persuading and influencing, mentoring and coaching skills.

Umsebenzi

• 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.

Indlela yokukhumbula

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Imibuzo: Ms J Roux at 082 906 5530

Amanothi

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-preentryprogramme . The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thank you to the huge public interest. We receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON