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Psychometrist: Provincial Assessment Centre (4 posts)

Department

Department of the Premier

Location

Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, Western Cape

Salary

Grade 1: R741 102 - R821 070 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed)

Closing date

19 Oct 2026

Reference number

DOTP

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number DOTP.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 19 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

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/coachi

Duties

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.

Enquiries

Ms J Roux at 082 906 5530

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.