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Senior Assessment Consultant
Operating Division - TPT POD Corporate H/O
Employee Group - Non Permanent
Department - People Management
Location - Durban
Reporting To - Senior Manager: Health and Wellness
Grade - F
Reference - req3027
Position Purpose
- The role of the Senior Assessment Consultant in the Assessment and Development Centre is to
- includes the process and related activities as well as the analysis and interpretation of employee
- testing data. To manage day-to-day implementation of the assessment throughout the various OD’s
- for the purpose of recruitment, selection and development of human capital.
- Oversee, manage and implement assessment related projects and initiatives ensuring high quality
- results are delivered professionally and ethically. Maintain the assessment services in all Transnet
- Operating Divisions within established guidelines and standards. To provide Transnet with integrated
- processes, systems and support so that clients have the necessary information to employ, develop
- and manage staff within their area of responsibility. To provide leadership with best practices,
- research, support and/or training.
- implement, establish and manage the Transnet Assessment and Development Centre. This also
Position Outputs
- Oversee operational assessment projects for the various ODs to ensure efficient delivery according to the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- Provide input in designing the Transnet Assessment Operating Model and Assessment Model in compliance to relevant regulation and legislation
- Develop and implement employee selection and development assessment processes for the Transnet Operating Divisions.
- Evaluate the suitability of available assessment services and offerings to address business specific needs.
- Design and implement customised talent assessment processes, batteries and practices that meet the talent needs of businesses in line with Transnet's strategy.
- Initiate and manage projects to deliver on operational efficiencies and business needs and strategies.
- Input into the Assessment Centre Policy formulation, development and review when required in order to ensure alignment to best practice and legislative requirements.
- Identify, mitigate and manage operational risks as well as possible gaps in product offerings and recommend solutions.
- Establish a fully functional Assessment and Development Centre within the Operating Division.
- Source and identify relevant assessment tools to assess skills, abilities and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, promotion and development.
- Participate in assessment tender briefing and technical evaluations.
- Contract and vendor management.
- Conduct data analytics, research and benchmarking.
- Administer standardized assessments for recruitment, progression and development purposes for all levels within the organisation.
- Identify development gaps for new and existing employees and identify training/development interventions in partnership with learning and development departments such as Capacity Building and Learning Academy.
- Provide mentoring and coaching to employees and input into the career development process.
- Compile feedback reports after assessments and give feedback to relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate leadership development and team interventions.
- Lead assessment engagements at various Talent Management forums to ensure alignment across all Operating Divisions.
- Stay abreast and comply with laws, rules, regulations, standards, technologies and emerging trends in area of speciality.
- Design, map and manage the full spectrum of assessment process including scoring, interpreting and reporting
- Lead, facilitate and manage the competency profiling framework, continuously review and update frameworks.
- Compile and quality check competency-based interview guides.
- Participate in meetings and workshops for the purpose of continuous improvement required to efficiently perform duties.
- Maintain a strategic partnership with other Assessment Centre Consultants.
- Maintain and manage a document management system to ensure the storing of data in a professional and confidential manner according to the relevant legislative regulations.
- Ensure compliance with the CPD units portfolio according to HPCSA requirements.
- Manage end-to-end projects
- Conduct skills audits as per business requirements.
- Manage the Internship programme for industrial psychologist and psychometrists.
- Conduct OD specific training needs and analysis by designing and implementing training interventions and strategies.
- Maintain sound relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and ensure commitment and the value of talent assessments.
A career opportunity:
About You:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Honours degree in Social Sciences
- Registration with HPCSA as an Industrial Psychologist/Psychometrist.
- Accreditation in various assessment tools
- 3-5 years' relevant experience within assessment and development environment
- Experience in SLA and Contract Administration. Standard Job Requirements:
- Regular travel
- Drivers licence The required Batteries: Cognitive Process Profile (CPP), JvR leadership assessment batteries, Psytech batteries and CPRD/Dover system assessment tools.
Competencies
- Transnet Leadership Competencies Required:
- Anchoring the Transnet Way
- Is a conceptual and analytical thinker
- Is emotionally intelligent
- Is an excellent communicator
- Leading the Transnet Way
- Is strategic
- Is collaborative
- Has impact and influence
- Is a change agent
- Managing the Transnet Way
- Optimises business performance
- Manages finances
- Manages people & teams
- Delights customers
- Manages programs, projects & contracts
- Manages risk and compliance
- Sustaining the Transnet Way
- Empowers and develops others
- Manages and shares information
- Role models the culture and values
- Embraces diversity
- Has the right skills
Equity Statement
- Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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