9 Educational Assessment jobs in South Africa

We are looking for a Specialist in Talent Assessments to leverage exceptional talent practices expertise and business insight to strategically partner with our business units.

You will design, implement, and manage assessment solutions to meet the integrated talent needs of our organisation, including recruitment, development, and organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of innovative assessment solutions that align with our talent strategy. You will stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring our assessment practices are cutting-edge and effective. Your role will involve providing strategic advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management, and development. You will work collaboratively across the talent management value chain to meet business needs, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.

Your responsibilities will include:

â–ª Staying at the forefront of industry trends and integrating leading practices into our assessment strategies.

â–ª Supporting and contributing to the evolution of the assessment strategy and product vision.

â–ª Providing meaningful advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management (identification, succession), and development (upskilling/reskilling) using commercially oriented assessment tools.

â–ª Translating integrated talent requirements into implications for assessments at individual, team, and organisational levels.

â–ª Collaborating across the talent management value chain to design and implement assessment solutions that meet business needs.

â–ª Exploring innovative approaches and technologies to enhance our assessment practices and transform business value through assessments.

â–ª Partnering with HR and Line Executives to drive strategic business decisions with talent assessment data and advisory.

â–ª Translating assessment data into commercial insights and talent recommendations at all organisational levels.

â–ª Ensuring a phenomenal workforce experience through effective assessment implementations that contribute to candidate, team, and organisational development.

â–ª Mentoring and line-managing psychometric interns, ensuring their development and integration into the Talent Assessment team.

â–ª Building and maintaining strong relationships across all organisational levels to maintain the credibility of talent advisory roles.

Qualifications:

â–ª Masters degree in industrial psychology (preferred); Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology or similar (required).

â–ª HPCSA registration as Psychologist (preferred); HPCSA registration as Psychometrist Independent Practice (required).

Experience:

â–ª Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent assessment and management.

â–ª Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment solutions.

â–ª Experience in project management and agile delivery methodologies.

â–ª Strong experience in stakeholder management, consultation and mentoring interns.

â–ª Deep knowledge of South African labour laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines related to assessment practices.

What We Are Looking For:

You are the right person for the team if you are innovative, continuously learning, proactive, curious, agile, and passionate about driving transformation. You possess a strong analytical and critical thinking mindset, capable of analysing data and providing actionable insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential to effectively convey assessment concepts and methodologies to diverse audiences. You are collaborative and consultative, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels. You have a deep understanding of assessment best practices, including competency-based assessment, psychometric assessments, and other relevant techniques. Proficiency in assessment software, data analytics, and reporting tools is also required.

We are looking for a Specialist in Talent Assessments to leverage exceptional talent practices expertise and business insight to strategically partner with our business units.

You will design, implement, and manage assessment solutions to meet the integrated talent needs of our organisation, including recruitment, development, and organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of innovative assessment solutions that align with our talent strategy. You will stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring our assessment practices are cutting-edge and effective. Your role will involve providing strategic advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management, and development. You will work collaboratively across the talent management value chain to meet business needs, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.

Your responsibilities will include:

â–ª Staying at the forefront of industry trends and integrating leading practices into our assessment strategies.

â–ª Supporting and contributing to the evolution of the assessment strategy and product vision.

â–ª Providing meaningful advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management (identification, succession), and development (upskilling/reskilling) using commercially oriented assessment tools.

â–ª Translating integrated talent requirements into implications for assessments at individual, team, and organisational levels.

â–ª Collaborating across the talent management value chain to design and implement assessment solutions that meet business needs.

â–ª Exploring innovative approaches and technologies to enhance our assessment practices and transform business value through assessments.

â–ª Partnering with HR and Line Executives to drive strategic business decisions with talent assessment data and advisory.

â–ª Translating assessment data into commercial insights and talent recommendations at all organisational levels.

â–ª Ensuring a phenomenal workforce experience through effective assessment implementations that contribute to candidate, team, and organisational development.

â–ª Mentoring and line-managing psychometric interns, ensuring their development and integration into the Talent Assessment team.

â–ª Building and maintaining strong relationships across all organisational levels to maintain the credibility of talent advisory roles.

Qualifications:

â–ª Masters degree in industrial psychology (preferred); Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology or similar (required).

â–ª HPCSA registration as Psychologist (preferred); HPCSA registration as Psychometrist Independent Practice (required).

Experience:

â–ª Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent assessment and management.

â–ª Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment solutions.

â–ª Experience in project management and agile delivery methodologies.

â–ª Strong experience in stakeholder management, consultation and mentoring interns.

â–ª Deep knowledge of South African labour laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines related to assessment practices.

What We Are Looking For:

You are the right person for the team if you are innovative, continuously learning, proactive, curious, agile, and passionate about driving transformation. You possess a strong analytical and critical thinking mindset, capable of analysing data and providing actionable insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential to effectively convey assessment concepts and methodologies to diverse audiences. You are collaborative and consultative, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels. You have a deep understanding of assessment best practices, including competency-based assessment, psychometric assessments, and other relevant techniques. Proficiency in assessment software, data analytics, and reporting tools is also required.

We are looking for a Specialist in Talent Assessments to leverage exceptional talent practices expertise and business insight to strategically partner with our business units.

You will design, implement, and manage assessment solutions to meet the integrated talent needs of our organisation, including recruitment, development, and organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of innovative assessment solutions that align with our talent strategy. You will stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring our assessment practices are cutting-edge and effective. Your role will involve providing strategic advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management, and development. You will work collaboratively across the talent management value chain to meet business needs, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.

Your responsibilities will include:

â–ª Staying at the forefront of industry trends and integrating leading practices into our assessment strategies.

â–ª Supporting and contributing to the evolution of the assessment strategy and product vision.

â–ª Providing meaningful advisory and data-driven decision support for talent acquisition, management (identification, succession), and development (upskilling/reskilling) using commercially oriented assessment tools.

â–ª Translating integrated talent requirements into implications for assessments at individual, team, and organisational levels.

â–ª Collaborating across the talent management value chain to design and implement assessment solutions that meet business needs.

â–ª Exploring innovative approaches and technologies to enhance our assessment practices and transform business value through assessments.

â–ª Partnering with HR and Line Executives to drive strategic business decisions with talent assessment data and advisory.

â–ª Translating assessment data into commercial insights and talent recommendations at all organisational levels.

â–ª Ensuring a phenomenal workforce experience through effective assessment implementations that contribute to candidate, team, and organisational development.

â–ª Mentoring and line-managing psychometric interns, ensuring their development and integration into the Talent Assessment team.

â–ª Building and maintaining strong relationships across all organisational levels to maintain the credibility of talent advisory roles.

Qualifications:

â–ª Masters degree in industrial psychology (preferred); Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology or similar (required).

â–ª HPCSA registration as Psychologist (preferred); HPCSA registration as Psychometrist Independent Practice (required).

Experience:

â–ª Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent assessment and management.

â–ª Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment solutions.

â–ª Experience in project management and agile delivery methodologies.

â–ª Strong experience in stakeholder management, consultation and mentoring interns.

â–ª Deep knowledge of South African labour laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines related to assessment practices.

What We Are Looking For:

You are the right person for the team if you are innovative, continuously learning, proactive, curious, agile, and passionate about driving transformation. You possess a strong analytical and critical thinking mindset, capable of analysing data and providing actionable insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential to effectively convey assessment concepts and methodologies to diverse audiences. You are collaborative and consultative, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels. You have a deep understanding of assessment best practices, including competency-based assessment, psychometric assessments, and other relevant techniques. Proficiency in assessment software, data analytics, and reporting tools is also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identification of relevant publications by HTA agencies in multiple countries/regions (scouting)
• Data entry of approximately 300 data points identified from HTA reports
• Quality control of entered data
• Writing a newsletter reporting on HTA and reimbursement policy developments
• Participation in client project deliverables on diverse research questions and therapy areas
• Providing insights into HTA and pricing & reimbursement processes and policies of countries, requiring continuous knowledge development
• Supporting the design and development of new technology solutions, including understanding business needs, product specifications, production timelines, pricing, and product launch plans; developing marketing strategies
• Conducting market research to understand business needs and generate product requirements
• Managing internal and external stakeholders to support product development
• Leveraging business experience to identify strategic alternatives for client questions
• Collaborating with a team to create reports, presentations, and workshops with clients and stakeholders under guidance from team leaders
• Developing knowledge of consulting methodologies and the pharmaceutical market through project delivery and learning opportunities
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Assisting in the development and writing of proposals with senior support
• Contributing to learning, development, and recruitment efforts

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's, Honours, or Master's degree in clinical life sciences, pharma, or economics
• Qualification in Health Economics is highly beneficial
• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in HTA, CRO, HEOR, or pharma-related industry
• Knowledge of HTA, Health Economics, or the pharma industry
• Strong verbal and written English skills
• German language skills are highly beneficial
• Detail-oriented and conscientious
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to produce high-quality work under time pressure
• Ability to identify and relay accurate and relevant information
• Clear communication skills

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Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

• Conduct psychometric assessments for selection, development and team effectiveness purposes, including candidate booking, assessment administration, scoring, assessment interpretation and feedback in accordance with the legislation, HPCSA guidelines, best practices and company policies.
• Select assessment batteries based on job requirements ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, best practices and regulations set out by the HPCSA.
• Compile integrated reports that detail the results of the assessments and recommendations as and when required.
• Provide feedback to management on the assessment results and recommendations.
• Provide assessment feedback to candidates outlining their results and opportunities for development on request.
• Design role-specific exercises (role plays, case studies etc.) in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with management to roll out OD interventions.
• Identify, design, and deliver interventions as and when required to address organisational needs.
• Create and update job descriptions for all roles in the business in collaboration with management and subject matter experts.
• Provide expert advice and guide management in identifying essential competencies for roles and create success profiles where required.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting related to interventions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including candidates, staff, management and service providers.
• Address assessment and OD-related queries from candidates, staff, management and service providers.

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Honours degree in Psychology (Essential);
• Registered Psychometrist/Psychologist with the HPCSA (Essential);
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in a mid-sized organization (Essential);
li>Aviation industry experience (Advantageous);
• Certified to administer and interpret the following assessments:
  • WRISC (JvR) (Essential);
  • Top Talent Solutions (TTS) suite (Advantageous);
  • CPP (Advantageous);
• Knowledge and understanding of organizational design and assessment practices;
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (BCEA, EEA, SDA, Codes of Good Practices);
• Proficient in the use MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint);
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written);
• Planning and organising skills;
• High-detail orientation;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Facilitation skills;
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Research and benchmarking skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;
• Integrity and honesty;
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Adaptable and flexible;
• Proactive;
• Positive attitude;
• Immaculate timekeeping;
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Application Guideline:

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 26 August 2025

Listing reference: manco_000696

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 April 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

To provide coordination and support to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new programme development, short learning programme development, professional body accreditation and responses to regulatory bodies within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

1. Track documents as per New Programme Development processes
2. Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews as and when required
3. Ensure new programme development is completed as per regulatory and institutional standards
4. Sourcing of programme developers, programme reviewers, and short learning programme developers timeously to ensure deadlines are met
5. Liaise with programme developers regarding revisions and/or amendments to new programme submission documents
6. Submit new programmes as per the stipulated deadline
7. Ensure alignment of new programme development with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
8. Compile and coordinate narratives and supporting evidence for new programme development
9. Coordinate the development of responses to conditions and/or representations (where applicable) when feedback is received from the respective regulator
10. Coordinate the development and review of Short Learning Programmes ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives
11. Ensure professional body accreditation, endorsement, MOU, or maintenance is complete as per the guidelines provided
12. Submit professional body applications as per the stipulated deadline
13. Ensure alignment of professional body with the identified existing programme
14. Compile and manage narratives and supporting evidence for professional body applications
15. Participation in regulatory body activities

1. Essential Qualification: Honours
2. Preferred Qualification: Master’s

1. Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance
2. Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

1. Excellent listening, communication, and written skills
2. Strong writing and reporting abilities
3. Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
4. Strong networking and relationship-building skills
5. Adherence to instructions and procedures
6. Deadline-oriented
7. Capable of multitasking
8. Excellent planning, organizational skills, and ability to perform under pressure
9. High level of integrity and honesty
10. Creative and innovative thinker
11. Proficiency in MS Office
12. Solid understanding of the Higher Education landscape
13. Ability to thrive under pressure

Required to work overtime when necessary

Listing reference: manco_000714

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 May 2025

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:

CORE PURPOSE

To provide coordination and support to the Curriculum Department by assisting with the various processes associated with new module development within the department to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

Core Functions

• Coordinate the new module development process for the content writing and moderation of new Module Guides
• Conduct sourcing and contracting of appropriate Programme Advisory Members, Module Guide Writers and Module Guide Moderators
• Provide professional feedback to Module Guide Writers and Moderators, thereby ensuring alignment to MANCOSA’s and regulatory body standards
• Track documents as per New Module Development processes
• Accurately compile Curriculum Structures, Programme Information Sheets, Prescribed and Recommended Readings Lists for new module development while maintaining quality and consistency as per the Department’s requirements and standards
• Compilation of New Module Development Reports
• Efficiently schedule and coordinate meetings and interviews
• Professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the achievement of student success via engaging and solving curriculum related student queries and ensuring module guides are of a high-quality standard per intake
• Coordinate formatting and layout editing on New Module Guides as per the formatting requirements
• Complete digitising of Module Guides as per requirements to maintain quality and consistency on the Curriculum Development and Management System
• Participate in regulatory body activities
• Assist during Departmental and institutional functions/events
• Independently study to ensure ongoing professional development to upgrade knowledge in field of expertise

· Essential Qualification: Degree

· Preferred Qualification: Honours

· Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience , and u nderstanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Excellent listening, communication, and written skills

· Working with people

· Following instructions and procedures

· Writing and reporting

· Relating and networking

· Ability to multitask

· Planning, organising and the ability to work under pressure

· Integrity and honestly

· Detail oriented

· Creative and innovative

· Proficient in MS Office

· Have a good understanding of the Higher Education Landscape

· Ability to work under pressure

GENERAL

QUALIFICATIONS

· Essential Qualification: Degree

· Preferred Qualification: Honours

· Essential experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience , and u nderstanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Preferred experience: At least 1-2 year’s higher education work experience, and understanding of curriculum and regulatory compliance

· Excellent listening, communication, and written skills

· Working with people

· Following instructions and procedures

· Writing and reporting

· Relating and networking

· Deadline driven

· Ability to multitask

· Planning, organising and the ability to work under pressure

· Integrity and honestly

· Detail oriented

· Creative and innovative

· Proficient in MS Office

· Have a good understanding of the Higher Education Landscape

· Ability to work under pressure

GENERAL

About the company

SLR is expanding its global footprint and continuously seeks talented individuals to join our team and add value to our business. We are recognised as a global environmental and advisory solutions leader, helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. With over 100 offices in 13 countries, we encourage collaboration and learning across the diverse disciplines and services we offer worldwide.

At SLR, you will experience a flexible and supportive 'One Team' culture, which is central to our business and ensures a rewarding work environment. You can work alongside industry leaders and specialists on engaging projects and make a meaningful impact. Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant with a strong focus on waste management to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of South African waste legislation and environmental authorisation processes, as well as knowledge of international standards, requirements, and best practice guidelines related to waste management. Key responsibilities include leading waste-related environmental authorisation processes, developing waste management plans, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, facilitating public participation processes, liaising with regulatory authorities, and preparing high-quality environmental reports and licence applications. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this role.
Minimum Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Over 10 years’ experience in environmental consultancy, with a strong background in water use licensing processes within South Africa.
• B.Sc. (Hons) or Masters in Environmental or Natural Sciences or a similar qualification.
• Proactively manage large water use licencing projects, take responsibility for resource allocation, liaise with clients, specialists, and authorities, manage quality assurance/client feedback, and ensure budgetary, quality, safety, and timeframe targets are met while exceeding client expectations.
• Sound knowledge of South African environmental legislation and lender standards.
• Knowledge of project management (methodology, proposal/report compilation, budget control, timely completion of projects, write-offs, presentation skills, etc.).
• Experience in undertaking compliance audits.
• Ability to develop and sustain client relationships leading to repeat business.
• Developing and submission of proposals.
• Manage large complex projects for the mining, infrastructure, waste and renewables sectors.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary issues of large complex projects.
• Ability to complete and review reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Sound report writing skills.
• Excellent command/highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate confidently with others.
• Ability to work to deadlines and within set budgets is essential.