Johannesburg: Group Industrial / Organisational Psychologist

January 27, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Group Industrial / Organisational Psychologist to join our team in Johannesburg. As a registered Professional Psychologist with the HPSCA, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with HPCSA requirements, POPIA, ethical guidelines, and group policies. With a proven track record of delivering psychometric assessments and reports, you will drive consistency and quality across all brands, divisions, and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with HPCSA requirements, POPIA, ethical guidelines, and group policies.
Administer, score, interpret, and quality-assure assessments and reports.
Drive consistency and quality of psychometric practices across all brands, divisions, and geographies.
Coordinate the group’s internal and external psychologist network in line with Group standards.
Manage vendor relationships, SLAs, pricing models, and performance reporting.
Deliver individual psychometric feedback to candidates, employees, and line managers.
Facilitate team and group feedback sessions, insights workshops, and development conversations.
Translate psychometric data into meaningful, actionable insights for leaders and HR stakeholders.
Design, implement, and continuously enhance the Group’s Career Development Framework.
Develop career maps, capability pathways, role profiles, and growth frameworks across business units.
Provide expert psychometric input into succession planning and talent review processes.

Requirements

Post Graduate qualification in Industrial/Organisational Psychology
Registered as an Industrial Psychologist with the HPSCA
Minimum of 5 years experience in psychometric assessment, talent assessment, or organisational development.
35 years proven experience in career development, talent management, or organisational development environments.
23 years experience coordinating external psychologists, assessment vendors, or professional panels.
13 years experience within education, professional services, or large, multi-entity organisations.

Qualifications

Completed Post Graduate qualification in Industrial/Organisational Psychology

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